JAKE PAUL has revealed Mike Tyson’s fears over his showdown with Mike Perry.
The YouTuber-turned-boxer was set to throw down with the former undisputed heavyweight champion in a Texas tussle this weekend.
But their Dallas dust-up was pushed back to November 15 after Tyson suffered a medical emergency onboard a flight from Miami to Los Angeles.
Paul, 27, has opted to stay busy and throw down with former UFC welterweight Perry early on Sunday morning in preparation for his controversial clash with Tyson.
And Tyson, for the life, of him, can’t understand why.
When asked if he’d spoken to the New Yorker, Paul said of the boxing legend: “He’s doing good, he’s back in training.
“He was concerned about me taking this fight. He was like, ‘What is Jake doing, this guy Mike Perry is a killer.””
Problem Child Paul, who is 9-1 in his brief boxing career, insists Tyson’s fears are misplaced.
The social media sensation said: “He has some concerns but Tyson.
“My message to you is don’t worry, I’m going to put this guy to sleep. This guy is a Mike appetiser and then you’re next.”
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Paul is by no means guaranteed to steamroll Perry, who has won all six of his Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship outings.
And he admits he’s risking losing the biggest fight of his life by opting to trade heavy leather with ‘Platinum’.
He said: “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. 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.
“I’m going to get the W and give everyone a preview of what I’m bringing to the ring against Mike Tyson.
“Tune in on DAZN PPV as I return to Tampa and send ‘Platinum’ Perry the Platypus back to bare-knuckle for good.”
