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LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 03: Former boxer Mike Tyson performs during his one-man show “Mike Tyson UNDISPUTED TRUTH – Live on Stage” at Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on March 3, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images)

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LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 03: Former boxer Mike Tyson performs during his one-man show “Mike Tyson UNDISPUTED TRUTH – Live on Stage” at Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on March 3, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images)
Mike Tyson has gained a reputation for being one of the most notorious and ruthless boxers of his generation. The boxing legend has had many incidents throughout his career where he “broke” the rules to gain a victory.
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Therefore, it came as no surprise when Iron Mike taught former two-division UFC Champion Henry Cejudo an illegal move.
Tyson teaches Cejudo an illegal move
In a training session with Cejudo, Tyson demonstrated his skill and showed the former UFC champ how to throw a kidney punch.
While demonstrating the punch Tyson said, ” That’s illegal but you can get away with it. You can’t hit the back of the kidney.” Surprised by this statement Cejudo asked,” you can’t? Is that illegal in boxing?“. Furthermore, Cejudo tried to take some shots at Tyson, trying to reference some of Tyson’s exploits in the past,” What match we watching we saw Mike who was it.” Cejudo added. Tyson then interrupted him and stated that he always fought dirty,” I always fight dirty, but I’m gonna tell you the rules.”
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The pair then shared a laugh, and Cejudo showed Tyson the move. Iron Mike was impressed by Triple C’s demonstration and complimented him.
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The time when Mike Tyson bit Evander Holyfield’s ear off
Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield were set to face off in a rematch on June 28, 1997, after ‘The Real Deal’ beat ‘Iron Mike’ in their first match. The rematch was one of the most anticipated fights in boxing at that time. However, the match didn’t last too long, as in the third round Tyson bit and tore a piece off of Holyfield’s ear. Tyson was frustrated because of Holyfield head-butting him throughout the fight and took matters into his own hands in the third round.

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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – JULY 21: Mike Tyson and Don King celebrate after Tyson defeated Carl Williams for the WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight titles on July 21, 1989, at the Convention Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Tyson won the fight with a knockout in the first round. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
This was cited as one of the most infamous and bizarre moments in boxing history. Tyson was disqualified from the fight and also had to pay a fine of $3 million. Moreover, even his boxing license was suspended, which put The Baddest Man On The Planet out of action for some time.
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