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Ben Davies

FOUND: Jake paul s back up opponent ready to replace tommy fury if he fails to show up - What They Never Told You

Jake Paul's back-up opponent Mike Perry has insisted he is ready to fight the YouTube star if Tommy Fury withdraws.

Paul will finally step in the ring with bitter rival Fury on February 26 in Saudi Arabia in what is set to be the toughest test of both fighters' careers. The 'Problem Child'' has beaten the likes of former UFC stars Tyron Woodley and Anderson Silva but will now look to prove he can beat an opponent with a natural background in boxing.

Several other fighters were considered alongside Fury as a potential opponent for Paul including Nate Diaz and bare-knuckle boxer Perry who previously fought in the UFC. Perry previously showed off a signed contract teasing a fight, and has now insisted he will be ready to also fight Paul if he beats Fury.

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