An issue with the gloves. Tyson had gloves sent to him to try that had much longer thumbs than usual by 2 or 3 inches and they were hitting the pad as well as the knuckle. Asked for new ones but they are still to see them. Even the British Boxing board of control has stepped in and asked that they make sure he has gloves that actually fit.

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