Jake Paul Vs. Mike Perry: Odds, Records, Prediction
In Dallas, Texas on August 05, Jake Paul and Nate Diaz exchanged punches during their boxing match at the American Airlines Center. Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images.
Even though Jake Paul is a popular YouTuber who has shown skill in boxing, his upcoming opponent Mike Perry is known for his success in bare knuckle fighting without gloves. The two will be facing off in an eight-round match that does include gloves. The odds are in favor of Paul, but Perry believes his experience in bare knuckle fighting will give him an advantage. Learn all about the Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry match, including their records, odds, and a prediction on the winner.
At first, Paul was set to fight against the famous Mike Tyson tonight. However, Tyson had some stomach problems, so Paul chose Perry to fight instead.
It is uncertain how much danger Perry poses to Paul. However, Perry has become well-known in the world of combat sports. While he was only a mediocre MMA fighter, his popularity grew when he started competing in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC).
Since its inception, BKFC has quickly gained popularity, with Perry emerging as its biggest star and possibly the top fighter in the sport. It remains to be seen how his skills will translate to traditional boxing with gloves when he takes on Paul. Perry, who is 32 years old, is eagerly anticipating the showdown to see how it unfolds.
"I really put in a lot of effort for this," he said to CBS Sports. "This is more than just another day at work for me. I do my best when the pressure is on. This is what I live for. I've been earning millions by fighting. I've been in this game for a while now, so these high-stakes fights are nothing new to me. I'm aiming for a $20 million payday. I haven't reached that goal yet. I need to tick that off my checklist so I can buy a mansion, a yacht, and take my family out on the boat every day."
It seems that Tyson is worried about Paul's likelihood of winning. If Paul were to lose, how would that impact his upcoming meeting with Tyson in November? It definitely wouldn't be good for the anticipation, and even Paul confesses that it may prevent him from facing Tyson in the ring at all.
Paul mentioned that Tyson had reservations about him accepting the fight. Tyson was worried about Jake facing Mike Perry, who is known to be dangerous. But Paul assured Tyson not to be concerned. He confidently stated that he will beat Perry and referred to him as a warm-up before facing Tyson next.
Regardless, UFC analyst Dan Hardy cautioned Paul to be careful.
"It's a disastrous situation for Jake Paul," Hardy shared with MMA Fighting. "I'm truly shocked that he's allowing himself to be hit by Mike Perry, because Mike Perry will definitely enjoy the chance..."
Mike Perry is a fierce competitor who excels in striking sports. He thrives in situations where he doesn't have to deal with opponents trying to take him down and slow down the pace of the fight. Perry is known for his aggressive style and relentless attack. Be ready for his intense and ferocious approach in the ring.
Read on for additional details about the highly-anticipated Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry battle, which will be available for U.S. viewers to stream on PPV.com without the need for a subscription. The event will start at 9 p.m. Eastern Time on Saturday and can be accessed for $64.99.
Mike Perry was in the ring battling against Michael Page at the BKFC 27 event held at the OVO Arena in Wembley, London. The fight took place on Saturday, August 20, 2022, as captured in this photo by Bradley Collyer/PA Images.
Jake Paul Vs. Mike Perry Betting Odds
Some people in the MMA world believe Perry will defeat Paul easily, but the bookmakers do not agree. Paul is the favorite with -500 odds (bet $500 to win $100), while Perry is the underdog with +350 odds (win $350 on a $100 bet). Betting on Paul to win by stoppage at -120 may be a good choice, and considering recent fights, it could be worth it to bet on Paul to win by KO/TKO in rounds 1-2 at +550. If you support Perry, you might consider betting on him to win by stoppage at +550.
Comparison Of Jake Paul And Mike Perry's Records
Following a narrow loss to Tommy Fury in his last fight, Paul (9-1, 6 KOs) has bounced back with three consecutive wins in the last year. In his most recent victories, Paul defeated Andre August and Ryan Bourland, who had a combined record of 27-3-1. Paul's impressive first-round knockouts of both opponents show that he deserves to be recognized as a legitimate boxer.
Perry, with a record of 0 wins and 1 loss, has very little experience as a boxer who competes with gloves in the ring. He suffered a knockout in his sole fight against Kenneth McNeil back in 2015. However, Perry has found success in bare knuckle boxing, winning all 5 of his fights since February 2022. As an MMA fighter, he achieved a 14-8 record.
Jake Paul Vs. Mike Perry: Predictions
I don't know much about BKFC, so I'm not sure how much of a threat Perry will be to Paul. But from what I've seen, Paul is very skilled when it comes to fighting beginners in boxing. If Perry was a serious threat, I don't think Paul would have chosen him as a replacement for Tyson. That's why I predict Paul will win by knockout in the second round.
