Jake Paul (10-1) showcased his boxing prowess against Mike Perry on Saturday night in front of a sold-out crowd at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla. Paul knocked Perry down in the first and second rounds and secured a TKO victory in the sixth round, continuing his impressive boxing career.
Jake Paul defeats Mike Perry via 6th-round TKO.
Paul knocked Perry down twice early on and, despite appearing fatigued, regained his momentum to finish the fight. After the victory, Paul called out current Light Middleweight UFC champion Alex Pereira.
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Paul’s lead-hand jabs effectively thwarted Perry’s usual forward pressure. The referee ended the fight quickly after Perry was dropped in the sixth round, much to the delight of the crowd. Paul out-landed Perry 98-33, with 52 jabs frustrating Perry throughout the match.
“He’s tough as nails,” Paul said post-fight, referring to Perry’s resilience. Perry admitted he struggled to adjust to Paul’s speed, acknowledging the significant improvement since their previous sparring match.
Jake Paul knocked out former UFC fighter Mike Perry in the 6th round.
STOP GETTING IN THE RING WITH @jakepaul IF BOXING ISN’T YOUR LIFE.
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Paul is now eyeing a massive fight with 58-year-old Mike Tyson, scheduled for November 15 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. Tyson is back in training, having postponed his return due to an ulcer flare-up in May.
Paul also expressed interest in fighting UFC light heavyweight champion and kickboxer Alex Pereira, further cementing his status as one of boxing’s biggest draws. Despite other major events like Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia not selling out, Paul’s popularity continues to grow.
Key Points:
- Jake Paul defeated Mike Perry by TKO in the sixth round.
- Paul knocked Perry down twice and dominated with lead-hand jabs.
- Perry admitted struggling with Paul’s speed and adjustments.
- Paul is set to fight Mike Tyson on November 15 in Dallas.
- Paul also expressed interest in fighting UFC champion Alex Pereira.
Charles William III – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
