Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry: Video highlights and best moments
Jake Paul stepped into the ring tonight at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida, for a highly anticipated bout against Mike Perry. 'The Problem Child' was initially slated to face boxing legend Mike Tyson, but the fight was postponed due to Tyson's health concerns. Rather than waiting, Paul opted to take on a different challenge in 'Platinum' Perry.
The rest of the card saw several impressive performances, including Amanda Serrano's dominant victory over Stevie Morgan in the co-main event.
Video highlights and best moments: Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry prelims
The preliminary card at Tampa's Amalie Arena wasn't short of its thrills. Super middleweight contender Shadasia Green bounced back from a loss with a convincing unanimous decision victory over Natasha Spence. Green displayed a superior work rate and landed more impactful punches throughout the fight.
In a display of calculated striking, young prospect Alexis Chaparro utilized his reach advantage to dominate Kevin Hill.
A well-timed overhand right in the second round sent Hill crashing to the canvas for the TKO victory. Chaparro remains undefeated with a 2-0 record.
The night's undercard also saw victories for Angel Barrientes, who edged out Edwin Rodriguez by decision, and Ariel Perez, who secured a third-round knockout against Dane Guerrero.
Check out some of the highlights from the prelims card below:
Uriah Hall vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
Former UFC middleweight Uriah Hall put on a valiant effort in his second professional boxing match, going the distance against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in a cruiserweight bout. However, the judges ultimately awarded the victory to Chavez Jr. via unanimous decision (59-55, 59-55, 58-56).
Despite the loss, Hall impressed many with his performance, particularly considering his limited experience in boxing. Chavez Jr., a former world champion, looked rusty after a long layoff but managed to utilize his experience to control the pace and land effective body shots.
Tony Aguilar vs. Corey Marksman
Undefeated lightweight prospects Corey Marksman and Tony Aguilar settled their rivalry in a thrilling eight-round rematch. Following a split-decision draw in their first meeting, Marksman emerged victorious this time around via majority decision (78-74, 77-75, 76-76).
The fast-paced fight lived up to the hype, with both fighters showcasing impressive speed, footwork, and power. Marksman displayed a slight edge in technical striking, particularly with combinations attacking both head and body. Aguilar displayed remarkable grit and determination, constantly pressuring Marksman and landing his share of punches.
Ashton Sylve vs. Lucas Bahdi
In a stunning upset, undefeated prospect Ashton Sylve (11-0) suffered his first career defeat in a knockout loss to Lucas Bahdi (17-0) during their lightweight bout.
Sylve displayed impressive speed and footwork throughout the fight, controlling the pace and peppering Bahdi with combinations. He seemed well on his way to a comfortable decision victory.
However, in a dramatic turn of events during the sixth round, Bahdi landed a devastating combination of right hands and a left hook, knocking Sylve unconscious with a brutal knockout blow. Sylve was left face down on the canvas, but thankfully recovered and was able to leave the ring on his own feet.
This knockout will undoubtedly be a contender for Knockout of the Year. Bahdi, who improved to 17-0 with 12 knockouts, expressed his desire for a fight with Floyd Schofield in his post-fight interview.
Another angle to the brutal KO:
Co-main event: Amanda Serrano vs. Stevie Morgan
Amanda Serrano wasted no time in dispatching Stevie Morgan in the co-main event of tonight's fight night in Tampa. Stepping into the ring for her 50th professional bout, Serrano delivered a dominant performance, showcasing her power and experience.
From the opening bell, Serrano pummeled Morgan with hard shots, leaving her visibly damaged. Morgan was unable to respond effectively, forcing the referee to intervene and stop the fight in the second round.
This dominant victory sends a clear message to Katie Taylor, who Serrano will face in a highly anticipated rematch in November. Serrano's performance was a masterclass in aggression and power, leaving no doubt about her readiness for the upcoming clash.
With this win, Serrano improved her record to an impressive 47-6-1, adding another knockout to her tally (31st).
Main event: Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry
Tampa, Florida erupted tonight as Jake Paul secured another knockout victory, this time against MMA fighter Mike Perry, in the main event at Amalie Arena.
Fueling his pre-fight prediction, Paul landed a thunderous right hand in the opening round, sending Perry reeling. While Perry managed to survive the round, it set the tone for a brutal display of power from Paul.
Rounds two and three continued the one-sided affair. Perry, despite showing tremendous heart, remained susceptible to Paul's counters, his face a canvas of blood and swelling. Round three saw Paul himself sustain a cut, but he continued to dominate the action.
The sixth round became a mere formality. A left hook crumpled Perry to the canvas, and although he bravely rose to his feet, the referee rightly called a stop to the contest.
With this dominant win, Jake Paul extended his professional boxing record to 10-1.
Check out some of the video highlights from the main event below:
Jake Paul had an interesting parade as he entered the ring:
Paul had some successful knockdowns in the early rounds:
Paul sealed his win in the 6th round: