Jake Paul Gets ‘Platinum’ Mike Perry To Replace Mike Tyson For July 20 Fight

Jake Paul has a brand new opponent for July 20 — Mike Tyson is out, and Mike Perry is in.

TMZ Sports activities has confirmed the Naked Knuckle FC star is stepping as much as face off towards El Gallo subsequent month … which was initially speculated to be the blockbuster battle with the boxing legend earlier than it was postponed as a result of current ulcer flareup Tyson suffered on a flight.

We’re advised the bout will now happen at Amalie Area in Tampa, Florida … and can air on DAZN Pay-Per-View.

As we beforehand reported, the Paul vs. Tyson battle is still happening in November.

It is an enormous threat for Paul — Perry is one powerful dude … and had a strong profession within the UFC earlier than transitioning to the bare-knuckle promotion.

Jake is coming off two lesser-known opponents — Andre August and Ryan Bourland — and he received within the very first spherical of each fights.

Perry is the present BKFC champ … and is by far the largest star within the org. with wins over Luke Rockhold and Eddie Alvarez.

Perry has been fairly open about eager to get a bit of Paul … he beforehand advised TMZ Sports activities Jake can be his “dream” BKFC opponent.

Paul launched a press release on his new matchup … saying, “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. 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.”

He added … “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.”

Perry additionally addressed his new battle … saying Paul is making “the worst mistake of his life.”