JAKE PAUL will return to the boxing ring BEFORE fighting Mike Tyson.
The YouTuber-turned-boxer was due to face heavyweight boxing legend Tyson on July 20 in Texas.
But the controversial clash – scrutinised for the 30-year age gap – was postponed after Iron Mike suffered an ulcer flare up on a flight.
Paul and his Most Valuable Promotions – who struck a historic deal with Netflix to air the fight – pitched replacements.
Ex-world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr and ex-UFC star Mike Perry were among those put forward.
But Netflix demanded the fight for the ages with Tyson be pushed back and a rescheduled date of November 15 was announced.
In the meantime, Paul looked to secure a keep-busy bout and was desperate to stick with his July 20 date.
And he has done just that after announcing a DAZN PPV showdown with former MMA-turned-bare-knuckle fighter Perry.
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