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Tokyo, July 27: A heavyweight boxer from Morocco apparently tried to take a bite out of his New Zealand opponent’s ear in their opening bout at the Tokyo Olympics.
Youness Baalla’s attempt to fight like Mike Tyson occurred late in the third round of his loss to David Nyika during a clinch in the center of the ring.
The bite didn’t appear to have any teeth, and Nyika advanced to the quarterfinals by unanimous decision.
“He didn’t get a full mouthful,” Nyika said.
“Luckily he had his mouth guard in, and I was a bit sweaty. … I think he tried to get my cheekbone. He probably just got a mouthful of sweat.”
The referee didn’t see the bite, which was only picked up on television.
Baalla wasn’t penalized during the bout, but Nyika won handily anyway.
Tyson famously bit Evander Holyfield’s ear twice in 1997.
Baalla wasn’t as successful, but he was still ripped on social media by Nyika’s fans until Nyika made a post defending Baalla on his Instagram account.
“The heat of battle can bring the best AND the worst out of people,” Nyika said.
“This is part of sport. I have nothing but respect for my opponent and can appreciate the frustration he must have felt.”
The New Zealander Nyika advanced to face Uladzislau Smiahlikau of Belarus on Friday for a place in the medal rounds. (AP)

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