Jake Paul Trying to Beat off Weight Class Cheat Allegations with Praising Mike Perry 

Jake Paul has beaten Anderson Silva, Tyron Woodley, Nate Diaz, and now Mike Perry in emphatic fashion. However, the fighters he has defeated were either significantly older than him or faced issues with weight class. At 26 years old and at his peak, Paul has been fighting smaller opponents stepping out of their comfort zones to try their hands at boxing. This has led some combat sports fans to view Jake Paul as a charlatan in the sport.

Allegations have surfaced that his fights are more for vanity and money rather than genuine competition. Despite these claims, Paul’s victory over Mike Perry earned him praise for doing what was unexpected and dominating the bout. Mike Perry, in turn, was commended for taking the fight like a real gangster and not squandering the game.

Divided Opinions in the Combat World on Jake Paul 

However, a significant portion of the combat world expressed discontent with the fight. Many argue that Jake Paul has yet to face a real boxer in his weight class, pointing to his loss against Tommy Fury as evidence. 

In response to these allegations, Jake Paul wrote on X, “Mike Perry’s heart is undeniable, and he’s a combat legend. He has dominated countless opponents with his fists, including UFC champion Luke Rockhold, who is the same size I am. He lost because I was better than he thought I was going to be. But respect to him for acknowledging my skills and handling the loss with class. I know he’s going to continue to rise in combat sports and be a star for years to come.”

Jake Paul defends his victories by highlighting his five years of boxing experience, contrasting it with his opponents who, despite being elite fighters in other combat sports, are still unfamiliar with the rules and techniques of boxing.

Paul has garnered significant attention, becoming one of the most talked-about personalities in the sporting world, despite not following the traditional path of a professional boxer.

Paul’s Next Challenge Could be Alex Pereira

Paul has now set his sights on Alex Pereira, which poses a significant challenge. Paul has stated that after finishing off Mike Tyson, he wants to face Pereira in the ring.

Whether this fight will happen remains to be seen, but once again, Paul is choosing an opponent who is currently dominating in the MMA world yet is relatively new to boxing. The future will reveal if this strategy continues to work for Jake Paul.