Jake Paul emerged victorious over Mike Perry on Saturday night, winning by TKO in the sixth round of their cruiserweight boxing match in Tampa, Florida. This win solidifies Paul’s growing reputation in the boxing world, where he continues to prove his critics wrong. The match was intense, with Paul knocking Perry down twice before delivering a decisive combination of punches that ended the fight. Near the ropes, Paul landed a pair of left hooks followed by a right jab that sent Perry to the canvas. Despite Perry’s effort to get up and continue, his stumble while attempting to walk along the ring’s outskirts prompted the referee to call off the match.
Paul’s dominance was evident throughout the fight, with CompuBox punch stats revealing that he landed 96 punches to Perry’s 33, including 52 successful jabs out of 142 attempts. After the match, Perry acknowledged Paul’s speed and skill, admitting, “You did a great job, you were way too fast for me and I couldn’t adjust.” This victory improves Paul’s record to 10-1, with seven of those wins coming by knockout. Paul has now added Perry to his list of former UFC fighters he has defeated, alongside Nate Diaz, Tyron Woodley, and Ben Askren.
Reflecting on his performance, Paul stated, “He’s tough as nails … but I just hit too hard and he took a lot of damage.” He also issued a bold challenge, saying, “Mike Tyson, you’re next. … It’s anyone, anytime, anyplace.” This statement sets the stage for an exciting showdown, as Paul is set to face Tyson on November 15. Paul’s ability to back up his words with action continues to draw significant attention and anticipation for his future fights.