Boxing fans and bettors alike were salivating at the chance to watch Mike Tyson knock out Jake Paul on July 20th, but “Iron” Mike had to postpone their fight because of issues with an ulcer.
Tyson vs. Paul is still on, but it won’t happen until November 15th, 2024. Also still on is the card scheduled for July 20th in Tampa, Florida’s Amalie Arena. Instead of Mike Tyson, Paul will fight Mike Perry in the main event.
Oddsmakers at BetUS have Paul featured as a 3-to-1 favorite over Perry.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry Betting Line
- Mike Perry +300
- Jake Paul -400
MyBookie has offered a more expansive betting line for the fight, including an over/under for total rounds completed and odds for a draw. The moneyline odds to win for each fighter are also different, giving gamblers some room to shop.
Mike Perry vs. Jake Paul Betting Line
- Mike Perry +295
- Jake Paul -450
- Draw +1150
- Over/Under 6.5 Rounds
Since the fight is scheduled for eight rounds, the over/under implies that it will be stopped before regulation concludes. The enormous moneyline placed on a draw is also a clear indication that the fight will be decided between rounds 1 and 8.
Will The Fight Go The Distance?
- Yes +150
- No -200
The above boxing prop will pay out at $1.50 on the dollar if the fight does go the distance. For more specific boxing bets, the following specials offer wagering on most potential outcomes.
Fight Outcome Props
- Jake Paul To Win By KO, TKO, or DQ -140
- Jake Paul To Win By Decision or Tech Decision +250
- Mike Perry To Win By KO, TKO, or DQ +500
- Draw or Technical Draw +1100
- Mike Perry To Win By Decision or Tech Decision +1200
Paul has compiled a 9-1 record in the boxing ring against random opponents that range from mid-carders to bums. Mike Perry falls into that category as well, but does he have a shot of cleaning Jake Paul’s clock?
Who Is Mike Perry?
Perry stands at 5’10” and weighs 185 pounds. He is a bare-knuckle fighter by profession and has compiled a 14-8 record in mixed martial arts, including several bouts in the UFC. Perry lost his only prior boxing match in March 2015.
Paul is the bigger man, standing at 6’1″ and 205 pounds at the weigh-in for his last fight against Andre August. Jake has made easy work of former UFC-er’s that step into the boxing ring, and the results should be the same this Saturday.
The only potential for an upset is that Perry is a replacement opponent, and Paul, known for his cockiness in and out of the ring, could have his eyes set on Tyson this Novemer.