While many expected Jake Paul to fight boxing icon Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium on July 20, Tyson’s recent health situation has pushed the fight back to November 15. This caused a great disappointment to many boxing enthusiasts.
However, Jake Paul did not let the wait drag on and planned another fight for July 20. His opponent this time is mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Mike Perry. Perry did not hesitate to offer harsh words about “Problem Kid” (Paul) in the weeks leading up to their face-off at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Perry made a shocking accusation three weeks before they touched gloves: he believed that “Titanium Jake” had used steroids to bulk up, apparently before fighting Tyson.
“If he goes from 210 pounds to 230 pounds, he has to be on something,” Perry said on the OverDogs Podcast. “I don’t know how the testing will go. They can test me but not him. It’s okay. I’ve sparred with people on this drug. I know I’ve trained with people people taking this medicine. You know, it is like that.” This is not the first time Paul has been accused of using steroids. Last year, former MMA star Dillon Danis filed a similar complaint about Paul’s physique, asking why he dove into cold water with his hat on backwards.
In 2022, Paul flatly denied doping allegations made by UFC president Dana White. Paul also criticized Ryan Garcia’s positive Ostarine test before his fight with Devin Haney – which resulted in Garcia being banned from boxing for a year. But now, Paul is once again facing fraud allegations. Is it all just part of the pre-match show, or is there something darker and more sinister lurking underneath? Only time can tell.
While waiting for the Tyson fight in November, the clash between Paul and Perry in July will certainly attract great attention from the public. Perry has prepared carefully for this match, and he is confident that he will win despite all the obstacles. “I’m prepared for any situation,” Perry said. “Whether he uses steroids or not, I will face him in the ring and prove that I am the stronger fighter.”
Boxing and MMA fans are eagerly waiting for this fight. The controversy over Paul’s steroid use added drama and tension to the match. Many people believe that if Paul is truly clean, he will use this opportunity to prove it to the public and his opponents.
On the other hand, Tyson’s postponement of his fight with Paul was not only a shock but also raised questions about the health of “Iron Mike.” Even at 57 years old, Tyson is still a boxing icon and his return to the ring is always a big event. Fans hope Tyson will fully recover and be ready for the fight in November.
In the meantime, the showdown between Jake Paul and Mike Perry on July 20 at Amalie Arena will be a highlight of this summer’s sporting calendar. Can Paul overcome the accusations and prove himself in the ring? Or will Perry be the one to take down “Problem Kid”? All will be answered in this dramatic and tense match.
