Mike Perry is gearing up to spoil Jake Paul’s plans in their upcoming boxing match next month. The two have a history dating back to a contentious sparring session, with Perry later claiming the session was more competitive than initially portrayed.

The fighters will face off under professional boxing rules on July 20 at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. This bout is critical for Paul, who has a potential fight with Mike Tyson in November and a significant Netflix deal at stake. Despite Paul being a slight favorite due to his previous wins over MMA champions and his size and experience advantage, Perry is determined to upset the odds.

On his Overdogs podcast, Perry expressed his intent to dominate Paul, stating, “Maybe I’ll still be passionate after I beat on Jake. I want to TKO him or knock him out or just pummel him so bad in the corner. I’ll put so much pressure on him that he just has to take a knee.” Perry is focused on delivering a memorable performance and often contemplates what he will say to the audience after his anticipated victory.

Perry’s journey from a struggling UFC fighter to a notable name in combat sports has been remarkable. Since leaving the MMA promotion with four losses in his last five fights, Perry has remained undefeated in bare-knuckle boxing, securing impressive wins against fighters like Eddie Alvarez and Luke Rockhold.

Reflecting on his career, Perry said, “I think I’ve earned this and I think I deserve it and I’m proud of myself. There’s work to be done, lots of sparring rounds to do. All glory to God, he gives me the strength to wake up every day and get stronger.”

Perry is committed to his game plan and holds no animosity towards Paul, but he is clear about his goal: “I don’t want to have a reason to like him. I want to hurt him, I don’t hate him but my game plan right now is to put that pain on him.” This fight is poised to be one of the biggest boxing matches of the year, with Perry ready to make his mark.