It's fight night in Tampa, Florida once again. Jake Paul looks to continue his development as a pro boxer when he takes on another former UFC fighter, though this one might provide his toughest test yet. Paul is set to face Mike Perry, who has turned to bare-knuckle boxing after being cast aside by the leading MMA promotion. It all goes down from the Amalie Arena on DAZN PPV on Saturday night.
Paul (9-1) looks to add another former UFC fighter to his resume after beating Nate Diaz, Anderson Silva, Tyron Woodley (twice) and Ben Askren. Mike Perry (0-1) is a heavy-handed mixed martial artist who revitalized his career with a 5-0 run in bare-knuckle boxing. Perry gives up size and boxing experience to Paul but he's among the most competent UFC alum available to challenge Paul in the squared circle. Paul is taking a substantial risk by fighting Perry four months before a major box office fight with Tyson.
"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 this week. "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."
The undercard is fairly typical for a crossover boxing event with some former and current champions along with another former UFC fighter looking to make the jump. Undisputed women's featherweight champion Amanda Serrano is in action when she takes on Stevie Morgan in the featured bout. Serrano was also expected to compete on the Tyson card in a rematch with undisputed two-division queen Katie Taylor. But with the postponement, Serrano wanted to stay active with a bout before November, especially after having her fight in March fall through on the day of the fight.
Below is the complete fight card for Paul vs. Perry along with the latest odds. Check back all week long for the latest news, features and other content around this massive event.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry fight card, odds
- Jake Paul -425 vs. Mike Perry +300, cruiserweights
- Amanda Serrano -4000 vs. Stevie Morgan +1500, super lightweights
- Ashton Sylve -360 vs. Lucas Bahdi +265, lightweights
- Corey Marksman -255 vs. Tony Aguilar +195, lightweights
- Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. -280 vs. Uriah Hall +215, cruiserweights
Paul vs. Perry viewing info
- Date: July 20
- Location: Amalie Arena -- Tampa
- Start time: 9 p.m. ET (Main card)
- How to watch: DAZN PPV
Paul vs. Perry countdown
- Overall fight preview and prediction
- Campbell: How an epiphany helped turned Perry's life around
- Brookhouse: Best bets to consider on the main card
- Brookhouse: What happens to the Tyson fight if Paul loses?
- Mahjouri: Hall, Serrano among undercard fighters to watch
- Campbell: Five biggest storylines to watch in Tampa
Who wins Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry, and which prop is a must-back? Visit SportsLine now to see Brandon Wise's best bets for Saturday, all from the CBS combat sports specialist who nailed Jake Paul's first-round KO of Ryan Bourland at +200, and find out.
