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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.

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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.

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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.

The time when Mike Tyson bit Evander Holyfield’s ear off

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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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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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Sahil Sood is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports, who specializes in covering live events and core sports. Sahil holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication and has authored over 1300 articles at EssentiallySports. His coverage of Sylvester Stallone's training with Earnie Shavers was widely praised for its depth and insight. As a practitioner of Jiu-Jitsu and a passionate fan of combat sports, Sahil's love for the sport shines through in his writing. His favorite bout, Roberto Duran vs 'Sugar' Ray Leonard, is a testament to his appreciation for the all-time classics and his deep understanding of the technical aspects of boxing. Aside from his writing, Sahil's life revolves around his training for national tournaments, reflecting the same dedication and discipline that he brings to his work as a boxing writer.

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