Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry explained

Fight Date:July 20, 2024
Fight Name:Fear No Man
Location:Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Fighter1: Jake Paul
Nickname1:The Problem Child
El Gallo
("The Rooster")
Record1:9–1 (6 KO)
Hometown1:Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Height1:[1]
Weight1:200lbs[2]
Style1:Orthodox
Fighter2: Mike Perry
Nickname2:Platinum
Record2:0–1 (Boxing)
14–8 (11 KO) (MMA)
5–0 (3 KO) (Bare-knuckle boxing)
Hometown2:Flint, Michigan, U.S.
Height2:[3]
Weight2:196.6lbs[4]
Result:Paul wins via 6th-round TKO
Style2:Orthodox
Recognition2:BKFC "King of Violence" Champion
Titles:None

Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry, billed as Fear No Man, was a catchweight professional crossover boxing match contested between American YouTuber-turned-professional boxer Jake Paul and American bare knuckle boxer and former mixed martial artist Mike Perry. The bout took place at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida on July 20, 2024.[5] [6]

Background

Originally, the card was expected to be headlined by a bout between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson, at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. However the event were postponed due to medical conditions concerning Tyson.[7] The match was rescheduled for November 15, 2024.[8]

A super lightweight bout between unified women featherweight world champion Amanda Serrano and Stevie Morgan co-headlined the event.[9]

Among the bouts featured on the undercard, Tony Aguilar and Corey Marksman II had an 8-round bout at lightweight.[10] [11] [12]

Aftermath

The fight between Paul and Tyson was later confirmed to take place on November 15, 2024, at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.[13]

After his loss against Jake Paul in the main event, Mike Perry was fired from the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship by the promotion's co-owner Conor McGregor.[14]

Fight card

Weight Classvs.MethodRoundTimeNotes
Main Card (PPV)[15] [16]
def.Mike PerryTKO6/81:12
FeatherweightAmanda Serranodef.Stevie MorganTKO2/100:38
Super LightweightLucas Bahdidef.Ashton Sylve6/102:26
LightweightCorey Marksmandef.Tony AguilarUD6/63:00
MiddleweightJulio César Chávez Jr.def.Uriah HallUD6/63:00
Super MiddleweightShadasia Greendef.Natasha SpenceUD8/83:00
MiddleweightAlexis Chaparrodef.Kevin Hill2/62:01
Super BantamweightAngel Barrientesdef.Edwin RodríguezUD6/6
Light HeavyweightAriel Perezdef.Dane Guerrero3/4

Broadcasting

Country/RegionBroadcasters
PPVStream
WorldwideDAZN
FITE
AustraliaMain Event
New ZealandSky Arena

Notes and References

  1. Web site: BoxRec: Jake Paul . April 25, 2023 . BoxRec.
  2. Web site: Jake Paul strips naked in desperate attempt to hit weight limit for Mike Perry fight. The Mirror. Martin. Domin. July 20, 2024. July 20, 2024.
  3. Web site: BoxRec: Michael Perry . July 21, 2024 . BoxRec.
  4. Web site: Mike Perry ESPN Fighter profiles. espn.com. ESPN. July 20, 2024.
  5. Web site: Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry Results: KO Highlight And Reaction. Forbes. Brian. Mazique. July 20, 2024. July 20, 2024.
  6. Web site: Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry results, highlights: Lucas Bahdi upsets prospect Ashton Sylve in KO of Year candidate. CBS Sports. Brian. Campbell. July 20, 2024. July 20, 2024.
  7. Web site: Writer . James Brizuela Contributing Sports . 2024-05-31 . Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Fight Officially Postponed . 2024-06-20 . Newsweek . en.
  8. Web site: 2024-06-07 . Paul-Tyson, Taylor-Serrano moved to Nov. 15 . 2024-06-20 . ESPN.com . en.
  9. Web site: Amanda Serrano vs. Stevie Morgan, Paul vs. Perry Boxing Bout . 2024-06-20 . Tapology . en.
  10. Web site: Tony Aguilar vs. Corey Marksman II, Paul vs. Perry Boxing Bout . 2024-06-20 . Tapology . en.
  11. Web site: Jake Paul finds replacement for original Mike Tyson fight date: 'A preview of what I’m bringing'. Fox News. Paulina. Dedaj. June 18, 2024. July 20, 2024.
  12. Web site: Heck . Mike . 2024-06-18 . Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry set for boxing match on July 20 . 2024-06-20 . MMA Fighting . en.
  13. News: Iskenderov . Parviz . 31 May 2024 . Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight in July canceled, new date to be set . FIGHTMAG.
  14. Web site: Conor McGregor brutally ‘fires’ Mike Perry from bare-knuckle league and completely savages Jake Paul after KO. talkSPORT. Michael. Benson. July 20, 2024. July 20, 2024.
  15. Web site: Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry full card results for 2024 boxing fight featuring Amanda Serrano: Paul KO's Perry. sportingnews.com. Zain. Bando. July 20, 2024. July 20, 2024.
  16. Web site: Paul vs. Perry Results: Live updates of the undercard and main event. mmafighting.com. Brian. Tucker. July 20, 2024. July 20, 2024.