Paul vs Perry Prediction: When Will Jake Fight a Proper Boxer?
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Vladislav Tchakarov
One of the most anticipated boxing matches of the year is happening this week. Not so much because it will be a high-level scrap but because it involves one of the most famous public figures – Jake Paul. Will he crush yet another former MMA fighter or will the BKFC star crush his ambitions? Here is our Paul vs Perry prediction.
Paul vs Perry Prediction: This Might Actually Be a Good Fight
Jake Paul Preview
Jake Paul continues to shock his critics, establishing himself in the professional ring with each new victory. The 27-year-old fighter, originally known for his YouTube videos, is building his reputation as a serious contender after defeating several former UFC champions in the boxing ring.
Over the past few years, Jake Paul has faced and won against notable fighters such as Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley, Anderson Silva, and Nate Diaz. Of course, most boxing fans, especially old-school ones, still do not believe that he is a real boxer, having fought mostly retired MMA fighters and boxing journeymen.
But Paul has truly been improving and he takes his boxing career very seriously. His sole defeat came when he faced the only respectable boxer in his career – Tommy Fury. Even then, Jake lost due to a split decision. Two judges scored the fight 76-73 to Fury while the third one had it 75-74 in favor of Paul. He came close.
Before we continue with our Paul vs Perry prediction, let's take a closer look at his experienced opponent.
Mike Perry Preview
Mike “Platinum” Perry is a mixed martial arts veteran with a rich history of fighting in the UFC. At 32 years old, Perry has both a wealth of experience in combat sports and enough years left to turn to boxing entirely if he wishes to.
However, he stands at 5’10” tall, has a reach of 6’1”, and weighs around 175 pounds, which could be a problem against the larger Jake Paul. Perry has also not fought a boxing fight since his only such attempt in 2015.
After an unsuccessful career in the UFC, ‘Platinum' finally found his place in bare-knuckle fighting, where he has shown outstanding results and won every single fight to date. He is the face of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.
Perry has always been known for his striking, so this transition will not be as challenging for him. His aggressive style and ability to take punches make him a dangerous opponent for anyone who decides to step into the arena with him, regardless of the discipline.
Our Jake Paul vs Mike Perry Prediction: No Knockout This Time
From a boxing perspective, Paul has a clear advantage in physics and technique. His powerful punches and ability to keep his distance will be important factors in this fight. At the same time, Perry, being a veteran of martial arts, has the advantage of experience.
The early rounds of the fight will likely be dominated by Jake Paul, who will try to use his reach and power to keep Perry at bay. Mike Perry, in turn, will try to get closer and force his opponent into close combat, where his experience and strength could make all the difference.
The big question is whether Jake can withstand the pressure and aggression once Perry finds his distance. We normally expect a knockout whenever Jake Paul fights but Mike Perry is not the type to get knocked out. Only 1 of his 8 MMA defeats came via KO and he remains undefeated in the BKFC.
Nevertheless, we have to side with Jake once more for this Paul vs Perry prediction. A knockout is unlikely but his size and power should be enough to win this fight by decision.
Vlad is a former amateur MMA fighter. After a series of injuries, he found a different way to connect with the sport and its fanbase - through writing. He's been covering everything-UFC for over 5 years on various platforms and has been part of the team at NYFights since early 2022.
