Jake Paul continues to make headlines in the boxing world with his latest knockout victory over Mike Perry. The fight took place in Tampa Bay, Florida, at the Amalie Arena and was streamed live on DAZN PPV. This match has once again put Jake Paul in the spotlight, proving his growing prowess as a professional boxer.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry: The Fight Recap
*Jake Paul (10-1, 7 KOs), the YouTuber-turned-boxer from Cleveland, Ohio, added another impressive win to his record by knocking out *Mike Perry (0-1) in a cruiserweight bout. This victory is significant as Paul continues to face and defeat former MMA fighters. Mike Perry, known for his career in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) and his stint in the UFC, was seen as a tough opponent. Despite Perry’s experience in bare-knuckle boxing, he was unable to match Paul’s skills in the ring.
Paul’s victory over Perry is part of his ongoing journey to establish himself in the world of professional boxing. This fight was a prelude to an even more anticipated match against former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. Originally scheduled for December 15, this fight had to be postponed due to Tyson experiencing a medical issue during a flight from Miami to Los Angeles. The new date for the highly anticipated Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson bout is now set, and fans are eagerly awaiting this showdown.
Jake Paul’s Perspective and Future Plans
“This is what I do. I’m here to fight. I love to take risks and do big events,” Paul said at the final press conference before the fight. “Mike Tyson called and was concerned about this fight jeopardizing the biggest fight of my career. That’s what puts the pressure on me, and I love that. I’m not slowing down for anybody. Mike Perry is not going to be the one to stop me. I’m on a path to World Championship. I’m not slowing down for anybody.”
Junto Nakatani’s Dominant Performance in Japan
On the same weekend, in Tokyo, Japan, Junto Nakatani (28-0, 21 KOs) successfully defended his WBC bantamweight title with a first-round knockout against Vincent Astrolabio. Nakatani, who is currently ESPN’s top-ranked bantamweight, demonstrated his elite skills by delivering a well-placed body punch that ended the fight just 2:37 minutes into the first round. This victory continues Nakatani’s impressive unbeaten streak and solidifies his reputation as a formidable champion in the boxing world.
Chantelle Cameron Wins Interim Title
In Birmingham, England, Chantelle Cameron (19-1, 8 KOs) claimed the vacant WBC interim junior welterweight title by defeating Elhem Mekhaled (17-3, 3 KOs) via majority decision. Cameron’s rise in the boxing world has been noteworthy, winning the WBC junior welterweight title in October 2020 and later unifying the IBF title. Cameron became the undisputed champion in November 2022 after defeating Jessica McCaskill and defended her belts against Katie Taylor. Although she lost the titles in a rematch with Taylor, Cameron’s victory over Mekhaled marks a significant comeback.
Other Notable Fights and Results
Tenshin Nasukawa defeated Jonathan Rodriguez by third-round TKO in a junior featherweight bout in Japan. In another title fight, Anthony Olascuaga claimed the vacant WBO flyweight title with a third-round TKO victory over Riku Kano.
In Birmingham, Brad Pauls defeated Nathan Heaney by 12th-round KO to win the British middleweight title. Shabaz Masoud triumphed over Marvin Solano by unanimous decision. In a heavyweight bout, Solomon Dacres defeated Michael Webster by seventh-round TKO. Ekow Essuman claimed victory over Owen Cooper by 10th-round TKO in a welterweight bout, and Ezra Taylor beat Carlos Alberto Lamela by unanimous decision in a light heavyweight bout. Andrew Cain won the British bantamweight title with a fifth-round TKO against Ashley Lane.
Upcoming Fight Cards and Viewing Information
For those who missed the live action, the Nakatani-Astrolabio fight card replay and the Cameron-Mekhaled fight card replay can both be streamed on ESPN+. Fans can catch up on all the weekend’s fights and stay updated on upcoming events.
On Saturday, July 20, in Tampa Bay, Florida (DAZN PPV), the fight card included:
- Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry, 8 rounds, cruiserweights
- Amanda Serrano vs. Stevie Morgan, 10 rounds, women’s junior welterweights
- Shadasia Green vs. Natasha Spence, 8 rounds, women’s super middleweights
- Tony Aguilar vs. Corey Marksman, 8 rounds, lightweights
- Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs. Uriah Hall, 6 rounds, light heavyweights
- Ashton Sylve vs. Lucas Bahdi, 10 rounds, lightweights
- Angel Barrientes vs. Edwin Rodriguez, 6 rounds, junior featherweights
- Ariel Perez vs. Dane Guerrero, 4 rounds, light heavyweights
- Alexis Chaparro vs. Kevin Hill, 4 rounds, middleweights
