Jake Paul vs Mike Perry: Fight Preview and Broadcasting Information
Having had his fight with legendary boxer Mike Tyson postponed, Jake 'The Problem Child' Paul will instead take on Mike 'Platinum' Perry on Saturday, July 20th. The former UFC fighter and bare-knuckle boxer has won his last five fights but will be participating in his first professional boxing match since 2015. The 8-round cruiserweight fight will attract eyes from all around the globe. Can Jake Paul keep his preparation process clean and see off this versatile fighter?
In this article, we will tell you all you need to know about the fighters and how to watch their highly anticipated clash.
Broadcasting Information
How to Watch on TV
Jake Paul’s cruiserweight clash with Mike Perry will air exclusively on DAZN on Pay-Per-View in the US. This means that it is available via streaming only, however, many smart televisions will come with the app required to log in. For more information on upcoming fights on TV and stream, check out the fighting TV guide here.
How to Stream Online
If you want to tune into the fight, you will have to do so via DAZN, who are airing it through their pay-per-view service. For fans in the U.S., this will cost $64.99, and can be accessed by subscribing to DAZN and selecting the Jake Paul vs Mike Perry pay-per-view plan.
The weigh-in will start at 6pm on Friday, with coverage of the full card starting at 9pm on the Saturday. The fight is taking place at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Whilst the undercard will begin in the evening on Saturday the 20th of July, the headlining ringwalk is scheduled to start around 12am Eastern Time on Sunday 21st.
Whilst $64.99 may seem a lot to pay for the card, if you are a new subscriber, DAZN is offering a free month of their subscription service alongside the pay-per-view purchase.
Mobile and Smart TV Options
Regardless of whether you are at home or on the move, DAZN has good availability across a range of devices. These include Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android and Apple iPhones and tablets, Smart TVs, PlayStation and Xbox. You can find a full list of their device availability on their website.
Full fight card
- Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry - Cruiserweight
- Amanda Serrano vs. Stevie Morgan - Women's super lightweight
- H20 Sylve vs. Lucas Bahdi - Lightweight
- Tony Aguilar vs. Corey Marksman - Lightweight
- Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs. Uriah Hall - Cruiserweight
- Shadasia Green vs. Natasha Spence - Women's super middleweight
- Julio Solis vs. TBA - Lightweight
- Alexis Chaparro vs. Kevin Hill - Middleweight
- Angel Barrientes vs. Edwin Rodriguez - Super bantamweight
- Ariel Perez vs. Dane Guerrero - Light heavyweight
Fighter Biography
Jake Paul
- Nationality: American
- Age: 27
- Height: 6' 1"
- Total fights: 10
- Record: 9-1 (6 KOs)
Jake 'The Problem Child' Paul was originally meant to be fighting the great Mike Tyson, in what was going to be the biggest fight of his career to date. After Tyson had to postpone for medical reasons, Paul has shifted his attention to Mike Perry.
Paul rose to fame through social media platforms like Vine and YouTube, growing a loyal fan base by sharing his stunts, pranks, and energetic personality. Over time, he has leveraged his platform into a burgeoning boxing career, which has continued his impressive rise in fame and popularity.
His professional boxing career began in 2020, against YouTuber AnEsonGib, kickstarting a successful run that saw Paul win his first 6 fights. Whilst his initial introduction into the world of boxing was met with scepticism, Paul proved himself by registering wins against several MMA and UFC stars, including Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley, and Anderson Silva. He suffered a defeat at the hands of Tommy Fury, the younger brother of Tyson, in 2023, before going on another unbeaten run that has seen him defeat the likes of Nate Diaz, Andre August, and Ryan Bourland.
Mike Perry
- Nationality: American
- Age: 32
- Height: 5' 10"
- Total boxing fights: 1
- Boxing record: 0-1
Mike ‘Platinum’ Perry is more known for his work as an MMA and bare-knuckle fighter than as a boxer, with his only professional fight resulting in a knockout loss in the fourth round. That came against Kenneth McNeil in 2015.
After a 7-8 record in UFC, Perry’s career has really taken off since transitioning to the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, where he has become a star. His biggest wins have come over former UFC champions Luke Rockhold and Eddie Alvarez, earning him the ‘King of Violence’ championship.
Head-to-head (H2H) Analysis, Predictions and odds
Neither of these two fighters has faced each other before, and they also do not share any past opponents. Jake Paul has earned the respect of the boxing world by proving himself against several tough opponents. He has a strong right hand and should hold a strong advantage over Perry when it comes to cardiovascular fitness.
Many of Paul’s opponents thus far have been former MMA or UFC fighters, but the challenge posed by Mike Perry will be slightly different. Throughout his career, Perry has always been on the hunt for a knockout rather than a submission, registering 15 in his 21 fights across multiple formats. The challenge for Perry will be to adjust to the longer format and heavier gloves.
It is because of these adjustments, in addition to the experience of the two fighters and the differences in height, that the Problem Child is considered the heavy favorite. Paul is approximately 2 inches taller than Perry, also benefiting from a 76-inch reach in comparison to 71 inches for Platinum. With all of this in mind, has made Jake Paul the clear favorite, with odds of -335, in comparison to +245 for Perry.
The logic stands up, and it is hard to see any result other than a win for the Problem Child. He has the strength and the experience advantage over Platinum, with a knockout or technical knockout win sounding the most likely result. Perry is an explosive fighter and is no doubt talented, and whilst he should challenge Paul at times, it is hard to see him landing the big blows needed. As the fight extends into the later rounds, Perry will be entering unknown territory (he only fights 5 rounds in bare-knuckle fights), making him susceptible to Jake Paul, who will be better prepared from a fitness perspective.
Author: Venuse, Inc.