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Tokyo Olympics boxer bites opponent in "outrageous" Mike Tyson-style move
Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!Moroccan boxer Youness Baalla attempted to copy Mike Tyson as he looked to bite his opponent at the Olympics.Baalla was taking on New Zealand opponent David Nyika in the round of 16 heavyweight clash in Tokyo.And the Morocco fighter seemed to get frustrated as he appeared to aim a bite towards the cheek of his rival.It brought back memories of when Tyson was disqualified for chomping part of Evander Holyfield's ear off in their controversial clash.Nyika immediately reacted and complained to the referee, though Baalla was allowed to box on.Nyika won the contest, and said he though Baalla was aiming a bite at his cheek, telling New Zealand coverage: “I didn’t think he’d get away with it.
