Jake Paul’s new opponent for July 20 bout is CONFIRMED after Mike Tyson pulled out of controversial fight

Jake Paul has found a new opponent to step into the ring with on July 20, after Mike Tyson was forced to pull out of the proposed fight this summer.

Tyson, who turns 58 later this month, was initially set to meet Paul, 27, in a controversial fight that has divided opinion due to the significant age difference between the two men.

However, earlier this month, ‘Iron Mike’ officially withdrew from the July 20 event after suffering health problems during a recent flight from Miami to Los Angeles.

The former undisputed heavyweight champion needed medical attention after a stomach ulcer left him feeling nauseous and dizzy. Paramedics eventually boarded the plane to treat him after it landed in LA.

As a result, Tyson has been forced to postpone his showdown with the YouTuber fighter until November 15, when he hopes to be fit enough to compete professionally for the first time in almost two decades.

Paul is still planning to fight this summer, meaning he has been looking for a replacement opponent in the weeks following Tyson’s withdrawal.

And on Tuesday it was finally confirmed that MMA star Mike Perry will replace the boxing legend on July 20.

Last week, reports emerged claiming that Perry, now a bare-knuckle boxing champion after leaving the UFC, had been chosen as Tyson’s replacement for the live Netflix event.

Seven days later, the 32-year-old’s clash with Paul has been made official, and he is confident he will pull off the upset.

“Jake Paul claims he’s not afraid of anyone, but on Saturday, July 20, the world will see the truth: He just made the worst mistake of his life by trying to get through me before Iron Mike,” Perry said.

“I’m going to make Saturday, July 20, look as easy as possible, and I’m going to teach Jake Paul the most he’s ever learned about fighting.”

Paul is well aware of the risk he faces in killing time ahead of his fight against Tyson by taking on Perry, who has won three of his five bare-knuckle victories by knockout.

Former UFC fighter Mike Perry will take over the boxing legend’s role on July 20

In MMA, Perry prevailed in 14 of his 22 bouts. Since then, he has won all five of his fights in bare-knuckle boxing

Paul is well aware of the risks that come with fighting someone as dangerous as Perry

In MMA, the Michigan-born fighter had the upper hand in 14 of his 22 bouts, 11 of which were close.

‘When Paul vs. Tyson was moved, I immediately knew that I still wanted to fight on Saturday, July 20. As I prepare for my fight against Iron Mike, there is no better opponent for me than Mike Perry,” Paul admitted.

“He is a proven knockout artist who has proven to be a maniac both in and out of the ring. This is the perfect experience I can get before I face Mike Tyson. But getting that experience comes with risks.

“Those who know me know I take risks and while ‘Platinum’ Perry may try to end me, I am Titanium Jake Paul and I fear no one. I’m going to get the W and give everyone a taste of what I bring to the ring against Mike Tyson.

“Tune in to DAZN PPV as I return to Tampa and send ‘Platinum’ Perry the Platypus back to bare-knuckle for good.”

Amanda Serrano, the unified women’s featherweight champion who fights under the Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions banner, also has another fight scheduled for July 20 after her highly anticipated rematch with Katie Taylor was moved to the November 15 date.

Unified women’s featherweight champion Amanda Serrano also has a new fight scheduled

Serrano will instead face Stevie Morgan on July 20 after her highly anticipated rematch with Katie Taylor (left) was moved to the November 15 date

Serrano will instead face Tampa’s Stevie “Sledgehammer” Morgan in the co-main event at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

“I’ve already been preparing for a fight on Saturday, July 20, and while I’ll be waiting a little longer for my rematch with Katie Taylor, this is an opportunity for me to take on another tough boxer in Stevie Morgan. Tampa,” Serrano said.

“My opponent has 13 KOs, more than almost any other active female boxer, but I’m not afraid of any woman – I embrace the war.

“I look forward to seeing all my Puerto Rican fans in Tampa for my 50th professional fight to show the world my skills at super lightweight, live on DAZN PPV.”