Jake Paul vs Mike Perry LIVE: Boxing result and reaction as Mike Tyson responds to knockout
Paul dispatched the former UFC star before challenging a UFC champion and providing an update on the Tyson fight
Jake Paul produced a fine performance to stop Mike Perry in the sixth round, as the YouTuber remained sharp and banked another brutal knockout to set up a fight with Mike Tyson.
Paul, 27, now 10-1 as a boxer, was due to box Tyson, 58, this evening, but the heavyweight legend suffered an ulcer flare-up on a flight in May.
But an impressive display here, down at cruiserweight, saw Paul drop “Platinum” Perry three times in six energy-sapping rounds, confirming the rearranged bout with boxing legend Tyson in November on Netflix.
Paul also took the opportunity to call out UFC champion Alex Pereira after the fight, although the prospect of a future meeting remains unlikely given the Brazilian’s contractual situation and UFC boss Dana White’s previous reluctance to allow his fighters to perform outside of the promotion.
Relive all the action from Tampa Bay below and follow reaction as Jake Paul moves to 10-1 after victory over Mike Perry:
How tough is Alex Pereira in the boxing ring?
Alex Pereira would be the toughest MMA fighter Jake Paul has boxed before.
Would Paul even have the weight advantage? Pereira said he weighed approximately 225lbs on the night for UFC 303, he has a large frame.
That’s around what Paul weighed tonight, sure, given the 200lbs weight limit, he could balloon further, but Paul would sacrifice speed.
Mike Perry hits back at Conor McGregor after Irishman claims to ‘fire’ American after loss
“He doesn't have a promotion, we are both owners of BKFC, he can't fire me,” Perry says when told McGregor has vowed to fire him for losing to Jake Paul.
“We can fight bare knuckle? Why don't you fight Jake Paul with the gloves on. I think it'll be worse than McGregor v Mayweather Jr.”
Jake Paul outlands Mike Perry over six rounds
Compubox has revealed that Paul landed 96 punches, 63 more than Perry's 33.
The key to the fight? The jab: Paul landed 52 of 142 thrown for a connection rate of 36.6 percent
Dillon Danis makes Jake Paul bet in bid to land fight
Dillon Danis has proposed a bet to land himself a fight against Jake Paul.
Danis lost to Logan Paul in the ring last October, he was disqualified in the sixth round after attempting a takedown and an illegal choke, sparking a mass brawl.
Jake Paul has better options, but if he does fancy helping to make fans a lot richer?
Danis has proposed: “If Jake Paul can knock me out, every single person who likes this will get $50,000. I’ll put it in my contract.”
Jake Paul discusses potential Alex Pereira fight
Paul adds on Pereira: “I want everybody, he’s tweeted about going into boxing. We got him on the FaceTime in the ring.
“I said, ‘yo, can you get out of your contract?’ He had to pause and look at his manager, these guys aren’t their own bosses.
“I want all the smoke, will Dana let him out? That’s too much of a risk to embarrass his No.1 fighter now. He’s the king of the UFC.”
Amanda Serrano on Katie Taylor fight
“I feel good at this weight, I feel strong,” Serrano says.
“I’m coming in with a more confident demeanour, it’s going to be an even better fight.”
Jake Paul dismisses injury concerns before Mike Tyson fight
“I’m good, it felt worse in the ring,” says Paul.
“I honestly couldn’t get his timing, he was weird. MMA fighters are sometimes harder to figure out than boxers.
“He was wild, throwing, backing up, swinging from up here, I had to use my jab a lot. I stayed patient.”
Amanda Serrano sets up Katie Taylor fight after victory over Stevie Morgan
Jake Paul’s manager details sickness in fight week
“Watch his podcast this week, he was very sick until Wednesday,” says Paul’s manager Nakisa Bidarian.
“You can listen to him, ‘why does he sound nasally?’ He caught something just before the fight. He's a warrior, a tough, tough man.”
Paul adds; “Dropping 30lbs in four weeks, it might have something to do with it.”
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