Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry: Fight Odds, Live Stream, Predictions

Alex Ballentine wrote a blog on July 20th, 2024.

Jake Paul's most recent fight was against Ryan Bourland. Jake Paul and Ryan Bourland faced off in the ring.

Jake Paul has already fought against UFC fighters, famous YouTubers, and a champion basketball player. Now, he will face off against bare-knuckle boxing star Mike Perry in Tampa, Florida on Saturday night.

Certainly, Perry is not the "Mike" that many were excited to witness Paul fight in the ring. Originally, this was supposed to be the day for a highly awaited showdown with boxing icon Mike Tyson. Unfortunately, the 58-year-old had to delay the match based on medical experts' recommendation due to a flare-up of an ulcer.

The match is scheduled for November 15.

However, for fans following Paul's boxing journey, this upcoming match may be more challenging than his previous ones. Perry had an average record in the UFC, but he has experienced success as a bare-knuckle fighter, defeating well-known UFC fighters such as Luke Rockhold, Eddie Alvarez, and Thiago Alves.

This match will adhere to the typical rules of boxing with gloves, but there is some curiosity surrounding how Paul will deal with Perry's aggressiveness. Here is an overview of all the details you need to watch the fight.

Battle Information and Probabilities

Date: Saturday, July 20th at 9 p.m. Eastern Time (the main event fighters will enter the ring around midnight ET)

Location: The venue for the event is the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.

Chances: Paul is favored at -425, meaning you would need to bet $425 to win $100. Perry is the underdog at +300, so a $100 bet on him would earn you $300.

Now, Paul has gained a considerable amount of respect and is considered the top choice against most opponents who aren't professional boxers. While victories over Ben Askren and Tyron Woodley may not have been as remarkable since they were primarily known for their grappling skills in their MMA careers, wins against Anderson Silva and Nate Diaz demonstrated his ability to defeat individuals who are transitioning into the world of boxing.

Now let's talk about Perry.

Perry was a fighter in MMA who liked to exchange strikes with his opponents, and he has discovered that his aggressive style also translates well to bare-knuckle boxing. However, he is facing challenges due to the significant differences between the two sports.

Firstly, wearing larger gloves makes it simpler to block punches. This means that the sport of boxing requires more strategy and skill, focusing on precise movements and subtle details.

Perry is not known for his technical skills. His strength lies in his aggressiveness and his willingness to exchange punches. This type of fighting style is unfamiliar to Paul, which could pose a challenge for Perry.

One thing to think about is that Perry has little at stake in this situation. This fight is a brief departure from his recent accomplishments in bare-knuckle boxing. If he does happen to lose, it won't affect him much since he is still a prominent figure in the BKFC community.

Paul has a significant amount at stake in this situation. Perry is not recognized as a professional boxer and Paul is set to earn a large sum of money when he fights Tyson in November.

If Paul fails to handle the situation decisively here, it will be a setback for The Problem Child.

Paul is not only a superior boxer in terms of skill, but he also has a significant physical advantage due to his size. This has proven to be true in multiple fights, as he has demonstrated his ability to capitalize on this attribute.

Even though Paul still has a lot of work to do before he can reach the level of a world champion boxer, he already has more abilities than Perry. This upcoming fight is risky, as Perry's aggressive style and strength could pose a threat if Paul doesn't have strategies in place to counter it.

However, the truth is that Paul is larger, more powerful, and more talented. This should be reflected in the end outcome.

Paul emerged victorious in the fifth round by technical knockout.