Jake Paul (9-1, 6 KOs) is ready for a fight and it’s not with Mike Tyson.
The Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight was scheduled for July 20, but an ulcer flareup forced Tyson to withdraw from that date. In March, Tyson had been seen training in Tool singer Maynard James Keenan’s gym in Cottonwood, Arizona.
Now, the 27-year-old Paul will meet another opponent in the boxing ring. He and Mike Perry are scheduled to fight soon, and if Paul doesn’t win, his fight with Mike Tyson might be in jeopardy.
“(Tyson) was concerned about me taking this fight,’’ Paul told reporters Wednesday. “He’s like, ‘What is Jake thinking? This guy Mike Perry is a killer.’ So he had some concerns.”
“But Tyson, my message to you is don’t worry. I’m going to put this guy to sleep. This is a Mike appetizer and you’re next.’’
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Here’s how to tune in to the “Mike appetizer” or the Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry fight.
How much does Jake Paul weigh?
During the Friday weigh-ins, Paul successfully hit the 200-pound mark after coming in at 200.4 pounds in an earlier scare, according to MMA Fighting.
When is the Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry fight?
Jake Paul will fight 32-year-old Mike Perry on Saturday, July 20, at 6 p.m. PT and 9 p.m. ET.
Perry is a former mixed martial arts fighter and is 5-0 as a bare-knuckle fighter. He only has one pro boxing match under his belt. He suffered a fourth-round knockout against Kenneth McNeil in 2015.
The Paul-Perry will be an eight-round boxing match at cruiserweight, with both fighters using 10-ounce gloves.
Where can I watch the Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry fight?
The Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry fight on Saturday, July 20, in Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida, will be available to stream on DAZN starting at $54.99.
When will Mike Tyson fight Jake Paul?
The Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight is now scheduled for Nov. 15 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
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