Mike Perry Vs. Jake Paul: Full Fight Analysis And Prediction (2024)

After Mike Tyson pulled out due to health concerns, Jake Paul is now set to box Mike Perry next month in what will be an interesting matchup.

Paul, also known as The Problem Child, continues attracting big names to the ring in combat sports. But will this one against 'Platinum' Perry be a competitive fight or just another big payday?

What To Know About Jake Paul vs Mike Perry

Their Unique Journeys Into Boxing

• Paul's only loss in professional boxing was to Tommy Fury.
• Perry has just one boxing match on his resume.
• Both in their respective combat sports leagues have beaten former big names in the UFC.

Before going into boxing, Paul was known as a YouTuber and a social media star. He began his professional career in 2020, following an amateur win against fellow content creator Deji Olatunji. While some have questioned The Problem Child's dedication to boxing at times, he's earned respect as a professional boxer.

Paul has scored victories over former UFC stars including Ben Askren, Anderson Silva, Nate Diaz, and Tyron Woodley (twice). In his professional career, The Problem Child is 9-1. The only loss occurred against Tommy Fury, who is undefeated and is the most complete fighter Paul has faced in boxing. It was a close match that went to Fury by split decision.

Perry has had a unique path in combat sports as well. In his teens, he started to train boxing and then got into mixed martial arts. In 2016, Perry made his UFC debut and succeeded early with the promotion. But Platinum would go on to lose four out of his last five fights, which led to him signing a deal with the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship in 2021. There, it didn't take him long to become the biggest star in the promotion.

After winning his first two fights with the BKFC, he earned a big title against Luke Rockhold. After knocking out the former UFC Middleweight champion, Perry signed a multi-fight contract worth around $8 million, according to MMA Fighting.

Platinum followed that up with two more wins against other major former UFC fighters, Thiago Alves, and Eddie Alvarez. In addition to going 5-0 in the BKFC, Perry has one boxing match on his record, which occurred in 2015 when he was knocked out by Kenneth McNeil.

Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry Odds And Prediction

Perry's Stand-Up Skills Are There But He Faces An Uphill Battle

• Paul is the favorite to win.
• Perry is dangerous on his feet, having 15 knockouts in his 21 combat sports fights.
• The 32-year-old will need to adjust to the pace of boxing and more.

While Paul has gone up against many former UFC fighters without much background in boxing, that isn't the same case with Perry. Even when Platinum was in the UFC, he wasn't the type of opponent who would be looking for submissions and takedowns. Of his 21 wins in combat sports, 15 of them have come by knockout. He's dangerous on his feet.

While the stand-up skills are there, keep a couple of caveats in mind for Perry. Not only does he not have a lot of experience with professional fights inside the ring – but the glove size will be something to adjust to as well. In the UFC, typically the gloves weigh about four ounces. And the BKFC, where Perry has been competing in since 2022, does not require padding on the hands. Bare-knuckle fights have a faster pace, with their two-minute, five-round matches. Perry is set to fight the YouTuber-turned-boxer in an eight-round cruiserweight bout on July 20. The other adjustments will be speed and cardio.

Given Paul's experience and recent activity in boxing, oddsmakers lean towards the 27-year-old pulling off a victory. Paul is a -240 favorite, while Perry is -190, according to sports analysis website Sportscasting. As he transitions to boxing, it will be a tricky fight for Perry to win. He will need to be patient and conserve his energy over eight rounds. But simultaneously, the 32-year-old can't shy away from exploding when openings are there.

We predict that Paul's cardio will be too much for Perry, and he gets the win by knockout in the seventh round. However, we think Perry will have his moments early in the fight. But it will be a fight between two of the biggest draws in combat sports that fans won't want to miss. It can be watched on DAZN PPV for $64.99.