Reaction: Jake Paul books Mike Perry fight for July 20 ahead of Mike Tyson bout

Jake Paul is still fighting Mike Tyson in November, but he also competes on July 20 as originally planned, but now “The Problem Child” faces dangerous BKFC superstar Mike Perry in an eight-round boxing match in Tampa. How much of a risk is the matchup for Paul with the Tyson fight already on the books, and what would it do for Perry’s career if he can get it done this summer?

Following the announcement of Paul vs. Perry, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Eric Jackman react to the matchup, discuss why it might be the most compelling fight Paul has faced in the boxing ring, the stakes attached for both guys, why Perry is playing with house money, how a loss for Paul wouldn’t be as devastating as some might suggest, and much more.

Check out our emergency reaction to the big news in the video above. An audio-only version of the show can be found below and on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods.