Jake Paul Replaces Mike Tyson & Will Fight Bareknuckle Boxer Mike Perry On July 20th

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Jake Paul is still going to fight on July 20th despite Mike Tyson pulling out of their fight.

Last month, Tyson was forced to pull out of his fight against Paul due to an ulcer flare-up.

Paul still wanted to fight on the July 20th date and announced he would be facing off against former UFC fighter turned bare-knuckle boxer Mike Perry in a boxing match in Tampa, Florida.

Paul-Tyson is still set for November 15th and Paul is looking forward to facing off Perry.

“When Paul vs. Tyson was rescheduled, I knew immediately that I wanted to still fight on Saturday, July 20. Now, as I prepare for my fight against Iron Mike, there’s no better opponent for me than Mike Perry,” said Jake Paul. “He’s a proven knockout artist who has shown to be a maniac in and out of the ring. This is the perfect experience for me to gain in advance of facing Mike Tyson.

“But getting that experience comes with risk. Those who know me know I’m a risk taker and while ‘Platinum’ Perry might try to end me, I’m Titanium Jake Paul and I fear no man. I’m going to get the W and give everyone a preview of what I’m bringing to the ring against Mike Tyson. Tune in on DAZN PPV as I return to Tampa and send ‘Platinum’ Perry the Platypus back to bare knuckle for good.”

Perry is currently riding a five fight win-streak in BKFC but will likely need to gain a ton of weight considering Paul currently weighs 230 pounds and he last fought at 185 pounds.