Jake Paul will reportedly face Mike Perry in the ring next month after his controversial bout with Mike Tyson was postponed.
Sources close to the YouTuber turned boxer told popular Twitter account, Happy Punch, that he is set to fight the 32-year-old on July 20.
Mail Sport has reached out to Paul’s reps for comment.
It follows news that he and Tyson will go head-to-head on November 15 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
The fight was rescheduled after 57-year-old Tyson suffered a medical emergency during a cross-country flight on May 26.
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Jake Paul will reportedly face 32-year-old boxer Mike Perry in the ring next month
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Mike Tyson is now scheduled to face off with Paul on November 15 in Texas
The highly anticipated rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano is also being moved to November 15 at the home of the Dallas Cowboys.
‘Although we had to postpone the fight, I will resume training shortly,’ Tyson said in a statement this week.
‘I am thankful to the medical staff that treated me and to [Most Valuable Promotions], Netflix, and AT&T Stadium for working diligently to find the best reschedule date for all parties,’ he added.
‘While we have a new date, the result will be the same no matter when we fight. Jake Paul is getting knocked out. On Friday, November 15, watch this in-person at AT&T Stadium or live on Netflix.’
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The fight, originally scheduled for July 20, will be the latest sporting event for Netflix
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The YouTuber turned boxer is yet to confirm the news he will fight Perry next month
Tyson was previously forced to apologize to fans after he suffered an ulcer flare up, leading doctors to advise he postpone the bout.
‘I want 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 in better overall shape than it has been since the 1990s and I will be back to my full training schedule soon. Jake Paul, this may have bought you some time, but in the end you will still be knocked out and out of boxing for good.’
Although a new date has been announced, some commentators have expressed hesitation about whether the fight will ever take place.
‘Mike Tyson is 57 years old; he’s almost 58 years old. They’re saying it’s a minor ulcer issue, but I don’t think anything’s minor at that stage of your life, especially when it comes to putting yourself in the proper shape to fight a professional boxing match,’ Sports Illustrated reporter Chris Mannix said during an appearance on ‘The Rich Eisen Show’ last week.
He went on, ‘There is genuine concern from people that are also on the card — I mean, there are another number of fights that are also on the card — about this specific card moving forward.’
‘It’s certainly not out of the question. But again, there are people involved who are expressing skepticism that this specific fight is going to move forward.’
