Jake Paul, the YouTuber-turned-boxer, has scored his 10th career win, defeating former UFC fighter Mike Perry. This victory adds to Paul’s growing but controversial boxing record.
Paul has made a habit of fighting former UFC fighters, mostly welterweights. His list of victories includes names like Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley, and Nate Diaz. However, his only loss came against professional boxer Tommy Fury.
This latest fight wasn’t without criticism. Former UFC champion Michael Bisping called it a “farce,” pointing out the significant size difference between Paul and Perry. Bisping accused Paul of “cherry-picking” smaller opponents with less boxing experience.
Paul was originally scheduled to fight Mike Tyson, but that bout was postponed due to medical issues. He took the Perry fight to stay active and gain experience.
While Paul continues to generate revenue and attention in boxing, he struggles to gain respect from many in the combat sports community. Critics like Bisping argue that Paul’s success comes from carefully selecting his opponents rather than facing equal competition.
Despite the controversy, Paul’s boxing career continues to move forward, leaving fans and critics alike wondering who he’ll face next.
