Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry
{{Short description|2024 professional crossover boxing match}}
{{use dmy dates|date=July 2024}}
{{Infobox Boxingmatch
|fight date =July 20, 2024
|Fight Name = Fear No Man
|image = 255px
|caption =
|location = Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
|fighter1 = {{flagicon|USA}} Jake Paul
|nickname1 = The Problem Child
El Gallo
("The Rooster")
|record1 = 9–1 (6 KO)
|hometown1 = Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
|age1 = {{age in years and months|January 17, 1997|July 20, 2024}}
|height1 = {{height|ft=6|in=1}}{{Cite web |title=BoxRec: Jake Paul |url=https://boxrec.com/en/box-pro/1147579 |access-date=April 25, 2023 |website=BoxRec}}
|style1 = Orthodox
|fighter2 = {{flagicon|USA}} 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.
|age2 = {{age in years and months|September 15, 1991|July 20, 2024}}
|height2 = {{height|ft=5|in=10}}{{Cite web |title=BoxRec: Michael Perry |url=https://boxrec.com/en/box-pro/716301 |access-date=July 21, 2024 |website=BoxRec}}
|weight2 = 196.6lbs{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/4038110/mike-perry|title=Mike Perry ESPN Fighter profiles|work=espn.com|publisher=ESPN|access-date=July 20, 2024}}
|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 cruiserweight 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianmazique/2024/07/21/jake-paul-vs-mike-perry-results-ko-highlight-and-reaction/|title=Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry Results: KO Highlight And Reaction|work=Forbes|first=Brian|last=Mazique|date=July 20, 2024|access-date=July 20, 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/boxing/news/jake-paul-vs-mike-perry-results-highlights-lucas-bahdi-upsets-prospect-ashton-sylve-in-ko-of-year-candidate/|title=Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry results, highlights: Lucas Bahdi upsets prospect Ashton Sylve in KO of Year candidate|work=CBS Sports|first=Brian|last=Campbell|date=July 20, 2024|access-date=July 20, 2024}}
Background
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| footer = Jake Paul (left) and Mike Perry (right).
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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.{{Cite web |last=Writer |first=James Brizuela Contributing Sports |date=2024-05-31 |title=Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Fight Officially Postponed |url=https://www.newsweek.com/sports/mike-tyson-vs-jake-paul-fight-officially-postponed-1907052 |access-date=2024-06-20 |website=Newsweek |language=en}} The match was rescheduled for November 15, 2024.{{Cite web |date=2024-06-07 |title=Paul-Tyson, Taylor-Serrano moved to Nov. 15 |url=https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/40297849/jake-paul-mike-tyson-boxing-match-rescheduled-nov-15 |access-date=2024-06-20 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}
A super lightweight bout between unified women featherweight world champion Amanda Serrano and Stevie Morgan co-headlined the event.{{Cite web |title=Amanda Serrano vs. Stevie Morgan, Paul vs. Perry {{!}} Boxing Bout |url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/888210-paul-vs-perry-amanda-the-real-deal-serrano-vs-stevie-sledgehammer-morgan |access-date=2024-06-20 |website=Tapology |language=en}}
Among the bouts featured on the undercard, Tony Aguilar and Corey Marksman II had an 8-round bout at lightweight.{{Cite web |title=Tony Aguilar vs. Corey Marksman II, Paul vs. Perry {{!}} Boxing Bout |url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/888211-paul-vs-perry-tony-aguilar-vs-corey-marksman |access-date=2024-06-20 |website=Tapology |language=en}}{{cite web|url=https://www.foxnews.com/sports/jake-paul-finds-replacement-original-mike-tyson-fight-date-a-preview-what-im-bringing|title=Jake Paul finds replacement for original Mike Tyson fight date: 'A preview of what I'm bringing'|work=Fox News|first=Paulina|last=Dedaj|date=June 18, 2024|access-date=July 20, 2024}}{{Cite web |last=Heck |first=Mike |date=2024-06-18 |title=Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry set for boxing match on July 20 |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/6/18/24176314/jake-paul-vs-mike-perry-set-for-boxing-match-on-july-20 |access-date=2024-06-20 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}
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.{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |date=31 May 2024 |title=Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight in July canceled, new date to be set |url=https://www.fightmag.com/mike-tyson-vs-jake-paul-fight-in-july-canceled-new-date-to-be-set/ |work=FIGHTMAG}}
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.{{cite web|url=https://talksport.com/sport/1974814/conor-mcgregor-fires-mike-perry-savages-jake-paul-ko/|title=Conor McGregor brutally 'fires' Mike Perry from bare-knuckle league and completely savages Jake Paul after KO|work=talkSPORT|first=Michael|last=Benson|date=July 20, 2024|access-date=July 20, 2024}}
Fight card
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! style="background:#e6e8fa; color:#000; text-align:center;" |Weight Class ! style="background:#e6e8fa; color:#000; text-align:center;" | ! style="background:#e6e8fa; color:#000; text-align:center;" |vs. ! style="background:#e6e8fa; color:#000; text-align:center;" | ! style="background:#e6e8fa; color:#000; text-align:center;" |Method ! style="background:#e6e8fa; color:#000; text-align:center;" |Round ! style="background:#e6e8fa; color:#000; text-align:center;" |Time ! style="background:#e6e8fa; color:#000; text-align:center;" |Notes |
| colspan="8" style="background-color: #ccccff;" |Main Card (PPV){{cite web|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/boxing/news/jake-paul-vs-mike-perry-full-card-results-amanda-serrano/0493ce74961225bb9bfadaf5|title=Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry full card results for 2024 boxing fight featuring Amanda Serrano: Paul KO's Perry|work=sportingnews.com|first=Zain|last=Bando|date=July 20, 2024|access-date=July 20, 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/7/20/24201696/paul-vs-perry-results-live-updates-of-the-undercard-and-main-event-boxing|title=Paul vs. Perry Results: Live updates of the undercard and main event|work=mmafighting.com|first=Brian|last=Tucker|date=July 20, 2024|access-date=July 20, 2024}} |
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| Cruiserweight
|def. |TKO | 6/8 |1:12 | |
| Featherweight
|def. |Stevie Morgan |TKO |2/10 |0:38 | |
| Super Lightweight
|Lucas Bahdi |def. |Ashton Sylve |{{abbr|KO|Knockout}} |6/10 |2:26 | |
| Lightweight
|Corey Marksman |def. |Tony Aguilar |UD |8/8 |3:00 | |
| Middleweight
|def. |UD |6/6 |3:00 | |
| Super Middleweight
|def. |Natasha Spence |UD |8/8 |3:00 | |
| Middleweight
|Alexis Chaparro |def. |Kevin Hill |{{abbr|KO|Knockout}} |2/6 |2:01 | |
| Super Bantamweight
|Angel Barrientes |def. |UD |6/6 | | |
| Light Heavyweight
|Ariel Perez |def. |Dane Guerrero |{{abbr|KO|Knockout}} |3/4 | | |
Broadcasting
References
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External links
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