Jake Paul may already have his next opponent lined up following his controversial exhibition bout with Mike Tyson after bare-knuckle champion Mike Parry laid down the gauntlet to the boxer.
Jake Paul may already have his next opponent lined up following his controversial exhibition bout with Mike Tyson after bare-knuckle champion Mike Parry laid down the gauntlet to the boxer.
The YouTuber-turned-boxer will take on Tyson on July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas in a money fight, with Tyson reportedly set to earn about $20 million.
However, some fans questioned whether the bout should go ahead due to the huge age difference between the two boxers.
Tyson, 57, has not fought in the ring since his last exhibition against Roy Jones Jr in 2020, which ended in a bizarre draw.
Paul is 30 years younger and much more active on the boxing scene, having won his last three fights against Nate Diaz, Andre August and Ryan Bourland.
But Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship star Perry, 32, has warned him that he will challenge him to a fight if he ends up hurting former heavyweight champion Tyson.
“Jake Paul, man. If he hurts Mike Tyson, bro, let me get it,” Perry told TMZ Sports.
“He doesn’t do bare knuckles, but I wouldn’t put it past Jake Paul because he did things that people would say they were afraid of and things like that.
That’s partly what got me into bare knuckles because so many people were worried. ” about it or I’m afraid of it. I’m like, “It feels real.”
“So Jake, man, I’m definitely giving you a challenge. If you can get past Mike Tyson, test yourself for real and let’s fight.”
The legendary Barry McGuigan has spoken about Mike Tyson’s imminent return to boxing.
Even former champions like Barry McGuigan are worried about Mike Tyson fighting Jake Paul at the age of 57.
When he returned to boxing against Roy Jones Jr., Mike faced a different old man, but this one is completely different.
McGuigan knows how difficult it will be for ‘Iron MIke’ and wanted to offer his thoughts on the former heavyweight champion’s return to the sport.
As Dana White said during a recent interview, McGuigan understands that there are offers that just can’t be turned down, and he understands how everyone is trying to help Mike Tyson feel comfortable. But that doesn’t mean he’s happy with the legend’s decision.
