Jake Paul defeats Mike Perry by TKO, Mike Tyson fight ‘absolutely happening’
Jake Paul (10-1) looked dominant against Mike Perry on Saturday night in front of a raucous sold-out crowd at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla.
Boxing: Jake Paul defeats Mike Perry by TKO, Mike Tyson fight 'confirmed'
Jake Paul has the boxing world in awe. Paul (10-1) dominated Mike Perry on Saturday night in front of a sold-out crowd at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. "The Problem Child" knocked Perry down in the first and second rounds before landing the final blow in round six, securing a TKO victory and cementing his status as a rising boxing sensation.
Paul's strategic use of lead-hand jabs effectively countered Perry's usual forward pressure. The referee called the fight after Perry was dropped in the sixth round, sending the energetic crowd into a frenzy. Paul's impressive performance saw him outland Perry 98-33, with 52 of those punches being jabs that clearly frustrated his opponent.
After the fight, Paul praised Perry's toughness, recalling how he managed to get back up after a devastating 1-2 combination. Paul then turned his attention to his next potential opponent, the legendary Mike Tyson.
Perry, dejected by the loss, admitted in the post-fight press conference that Paul's speed had been too much for him to handle.
The boxing world is now eagerly anticipating a massive fight between Paul and the 58-year-old Tyson, scheduled for November 15 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. Paul confirmed post-fight that the highly anticipated bout is "absolutely happening."
Paul also called out UFC light heavyweight champion and decorated kickboxer Alex Pereira, who has previously expressed interest in transitioning to boxing, drawn by the sport's biggest attractions, including Paul.
Paul's drawing power continues to grow, with his promotion company, Most Valuable Promotions, asserting that while other major boxing events like Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia failed to sell out, Paul's fights consistently attract sold-out crowds.
Jake Paul has the boxing world in awe. Paul (10-1) dominated Mike Perry on Saturday night in front of a sold-out crowd at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. "The Problem Child" knocked Perry down in the first and second rounds before landing the final blow in round six, securing a TKO victory and cementing his status as a rising boxing sensation.
Paul's strategic use of lead-hand jabs effectively countered Perry's usual forward pressure. The referee called the fight after Perry was dropped in the sixth round, sending the energetic crowd into a frenzy. Paul's impressive performance saw him outland Perry 98-33, with 52 of those punches being jabs that clearly frustrated his opponent.
After the fight, Paul praised Perry's toughness, recalling how he managed to get back up after a devastating 1-2 combination. Paul then turned his attention to his next potential opponent, the legendary Mike Tyson.
Perry, dejected by the loss, admitted in the post-fight press conference that Paul's speed had been too much for him to handle.
The boxing world is now eagerly anticipating a massive fight between Paul and the 58-year-old Tyson, scheduled for November 15 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. Paul confirmed post-fight that the highly anticipated bout is "absolutely happening."
Paul also called out UFC light heavyweight champion and decorated kickboxer Alex Pereira, who has previously expressed interest in transitioning to boxing, drawn by the sport's biggest attractions, including Paul.
Paul's drawing power continues to grow, with his promotion company, Most Valuable Promotions, asserting that while other major boxing events like Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia failed to sell out, Paul's fights consistently attract sold-out crowds.