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:
Mike Tyson reveals real reason behind Jake Paul fight: ‘Can I be honest?’
Mike Tyson has opened up on his motivations for boxingJake Paul, as the heavyweight legend awaits his delayed fight with the YouTuber.
Tyson, 58, and Paul, 27, were due to box each other on Saturday (20 July), but “Iron Mike” suffered an ulcer flare-up on a flight in May. That health scare meant the officially sanctioned, professional bout was delayed until November, with Paul instead facing former UFC fighter Mike Perry this weekend.
Paul, who is 9-1 as a pro boxer, will fight the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship star at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Paul vs Tyson will then take place on 15 November at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas – as originally planned.
Mike Tyson reveals real reason behind Jake Paul fight: ‘Can I be honest?’
Tyson, 58, is due to box 27-year-old Paul in November, after their fight was delayed from 20 July
Jake Paul pinpoints weakness in performance against Mike Perry
Paul says: “I'm a perfectionist, he hit me five times, one was good, I need to go back to the drawing board so I don't get hit at all.
“It has a lot to do with my energy, throwing more punches, that's why I didn't feel good. I haven't gone more than one round in a year.”
Conor McGregor cuts BKFC ties with Mike Perry after loss to Jake Paul
Conor McGregor has responded angrily to Mike Perry’s loss to Jake Paul, insisting he is no longer part of BKFC: “Hey Mike, you’re released and you can go and compete in your smelly dirty boxing championship thing, the smell of it, good luck. You’re fired.”
Mike Tyson reacts to Jake Paul victory with new date confirmed for fight
Mike Tyson has responded to Jake Paul’s stoppage victory over Mike Perry by sharing a countdown to their new fight date.
‘Iron Mike’ also posted a video of himself watching the contest on Saturday night, which Paul won by TKO in the sixth round with Perry seen staggering after a barrage of heavy shots
The former heavyweight world champion was due to fight Paul but suffered a health scare and was forced to withdraw.
But despite Paul detailing more options away from Tyson, the pair are due to meet in the ring on 15 November, and the 58-year-old suggested he is healthy and focused on the new date.
Mike Tyson reacts to Jake Paul victory with new date confirmed for fight
Tyson watched Paul in action against the former UFC fighter Mike Perry and suggested he is in the clear following a health scare
Turki Alalsheikh takes swipe at Jake Paul
Turki Alalsheikh, Chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, and now a major player in the running of boxing is not happy about the Jake Paul fight tonight, claiming it is “not boxing”.
After one fan pointed out he made a fight between former UFC champion Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, Alalsheikh replied:
“First of all, it is not $30m [purse for Ngannou]... second thing Francis is a real fighter and does great fights not like this circus.”
Jake Paul record against MMA fighters
- Ben Askren - KO1
- Tyron Woodley - SD
- Tyron Woodley II - KO6
- Anderson Silva - UD
- Nate Diaz - UD
- Mike Perry - KO6
Jake Paul challenges UFC champion after revealing three options for next fights
Jake Paul has challenged UFC champion Alex Pereira to a boxing match after stopping Mike Perry in six rounds.
The YouTuber-turned-boxer remained busy in the ring after Mike Tyson pulled out of their scheduled fight due to a health scare, proving too fast and powerful for the former UFC fighter.
And in the immediate aftermath of the fight, Paul took the opportunity to reach out to the current light heavyweight king in the octagon, after recent remarks about a potential spell in boxing.
Jake Paul challenges UFC champion after revealing three options for next fights
Paul called out light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira following a sixth-round stoppage over another former UFC fighter in Mike Perry
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