Jake Paul’s new opponent for July 20 bout is revealed… after controversial fight with Mike Tyson was postponed
Jake Paul will reportedly face Mike Perry in the ring next month after his controversial fight with Mike Tyson was postponed.
Sources close to the YouTuber turned boxer told popular Twitter account Happy Punch that he will fight the 32-year-old on July 20.
Mail Sport has contacted Paul’s representatives for comment.
News follows that he and Tyson will face off on November 15 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
The fight was postponed after Tyson, 57, suffered a medical emergency during a cross-country flight on May 26.
Jake Paul will reportedly face 32-year-old boxer Mike Perry in the ring next month
Mike Tyson will now face Paul on November 15 in Texas
The highly anticipated rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano will also be rescheduled for November 15 at the home of the Dallas Cowboys.
“Although we had to postpone the fight, I will resume training soon,” Tyson said in a statement this week.
‘I am grateful to the medical staff who treated me [Most Valuable Promotions]Netflix and AT&T Stadium for their hard work to find the best rescheduling date for all the celebrations,” he added.
“Although we have a new date, the result will be the same no matter when we fight. Jake Paul gets knocked out. Watch this in person at AT&T Stadium or live on Netflix on Friday, November 15.”
The fight, originally scheduled for July 20, will be the latest sporting event for Netflix
The YouTuber turned boxer is yet to confirm the news that he will fight Perry next month
Tyson was previously forced to apologize to fans after suffering a stomach ulcer, prompting doctors to advise him to postpone the fight.
“I would like to thank my fans around the world for their support and understanding during this time,” he said in a statement earlier this month.
‘My body is generally in better shape than it has been since the 1990s and I will soon be back on my full training regime. Jake Paul, this may have bought you some time, but ultimately you’re going to be out of boxing for good.”
Although a new date has been announced, some commentators have expressed doubt as to whether the fight will ever happen.
“Mike Tyson is 57 years old; he is almost 58 years old. They say it’s a minor ulcer problem, but I don’t think there’s anything minor at that stage of your life, especially when it comes to getting yourself in the right shape to be in a professional boxing match,” Sports Illustrated said reporter Chris Mannix. during an appearance on “The Rich Eisen Show” last week.
He continued, “There’s genuine concern from people who are also on the card – I mean, there are a number of other fights that are also on the card – about the progress of this particular card.”
‘It is certainly not excluded. But again, there are people involved who express skepticism about the progress of this particular battle.”
