Perez, 32, came into tonight with a 3-0 professional record. The Florida native has previously fought on a Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) card, but this is by far his most high-profile event to date.
Perez was matched up against the inexperienced Dane Guerrero, who came into this fight with a record of 0-0-1.
Not much to write home about. It was supposed to be showcase performance for “Golden Hulk” and that’s exactly what happened.
Perez was able to end the “Prelims” affair in the third round with a blistering combination that put Guerrero on his heels.
That’s when Perez launched a final right hand that sent Guerrero crashing to the canvas and down for the count.
It was a pretty impressive finish and a great way to spark a boxing card full of fun matchups.
International superstar and serial risk-taker, Jake “El Gallo” Paul, returns to the squared circle on Sat., July 20, 2024, inside Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., attempting to tame his most dangerous opponent to date, bareknuckle boxing champion and former UFC star, “Platinum” Mike Perry, streaming live online via DAZN pay-per-view (PPV) globally.
“Paul vs. Perry” is scheduled for eight, three-minute rounds at Cruiserweight (200 pounds), replacing Paul’s upcoming showdown with Mike Tyson on Netflix, which was postponed until November (here’s why).
Meanwhile, in the “Fear No Man” PPV co-main event, women’s boxing trailblazer and unified Featherweight champion, Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano, will battle Tampa’s Top 10-ranked IBF, WBO and WBA knockout artist, Stevie “Sledgehammer” Morgan.
“Paul vs. Perry” start time is slated for 9 p.m. ET, with a PPV price tag of $64.99.
