Jake Paul vs Mike Perry
Due to a health scare affecting Mike Tyson, his anticipated bout against Jake Paul has been rescheduled for November. In response, Paul has swiftly pivoted to face bare-knuckle boxer Mike Perry on July 20 instead. Perry, known more for his MMA background than boxing, faces an uphill battle against the heavily favored Jake Paul, who is eager to keep the fight date active amidst the changes. As we await further developments, here are the current odds for the upcoming Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry matchup scheduled for July 20.
Odds analysis for the Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry fight
Jake Paul will now face Mike Perry instead of Mike Tyson on July 20. Originally set to fight Tyson, Paul will now take on Perry, a 32-year-old mixed martial artist, after the scheduled bout was postponed.
Perry began his MMA career impressively with a 9-0 record. Following a decision loss to Alan Jouban in 2016, he bounced back with consecutive knockout victories over Jake Ellenberger and Alex Reyes, both earning him “performance of the night” honors at their respective UFC Fight Nights.
Since then, Perry’s record has declined to 3-7, and he hasn’t competed in an MMA bout since losing to Daniel Rodriguez by decision in April 2021. After his UFC contract expired post-Rodriguez, Perry joined Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, where he remains undefeated in five fights.
It’s worth noting that Perry’s only professional boxing match ended in a fourth-round knockout loss to Kenneth McNeil in 2015.
For Paul, these kinds of matchups are his specialty. He tends to fight opponents with name recognition and some legitimacy but who are considered likely wins for him, often due to being past their prime or in an unfamiliar setting.
While Paul is capable in the ring, these spectacles have become his hallmark. Sportsbooks reflect this sentiment, giving Perry little chance to upset “The Problem Child” in their upcoming bout.
How to read odds in boxing betting
In boxing matches, the most common bet is picking the overall winner. For an upcoming fight, Paul is favored with odds of -180, indicating that bettors would need to stake $180 to win $100. On the other hand, Tyson is the underdog at +135, meaning a $100 bet on him would yield a $135 profit if he wins.
Additional prop bets, such as method of victory and round betting, will become available closer to the fight date. These odds are in American format but can be converted to decimal or fractional formats using our odds converter tool.
