A cruiserweight crossover fight heads a bill at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida this Saturday, as Jake Paul and Michael Perry clash in an eight round attraction.
DAZN televise Paul vs Perry live worldwide on pay-per-view.
Paul (9-1, 6 KOs) was due to face Mike Tyson in a barely-believable contest, but the former heavyweight world champion has had to reschedule until November 15, due to an ulcer flare-up.
‘The Problem Child’ lost a close split decision to Tommy Fury in February last year, and has rebounded with three straight victories.
After taking a points win against Nate Diaz, the 27-year-old then knocked out Andre August inside a round in December, and opened 2024 with a one round stoppage of Ryan Bourland.
Perry (0-1) is a former UFC and bare-knuckle competitor, but his only foray into boxing was a disastrous one, as the 32-year-old was knocked out in four rounds by Kenneth McNeil in 2015.
Prediction: Paul will have one eye on a big fight with Tyson, but he should still have enough skill and experience to deal with Perry inside schedule here.
Serrano meets Morgan
Amanda Serrano (46-2-1, 30 KOs) is another marking time, and she has a date pencilled in with Katie Taylor for the undisputed super lightweight title in November.
Prediction: The Puerto Rican should warm up for that with a clear points win here over ten rounds against Stevie Morgan (14-1, 13 KOs), who is on a run of six straight first round wins.
Green battles Spence
Shadasia Green looks to bounce back from a maiden professional defeat to Franchon Crews Dezurn when she clashes with Natasha Spence in an eight round super middleweight contest.
Green (13-1, 11 KOs) fell short in a vacant world title attempt against Crews Dezurn in December, whilst Spence (8-4-2, 6 KOs) previously challenged Hanna Gabriels for super welterweight glory, losing out on a unanimous decision.
Prediction: Green should get back to winning ways with a stoppage victory here.
Chavez Jr clashes with Hall
Former middleweight world champion, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr (53-6-1, 34 KOs) now finds himself as a sideshow, and with a contest against UFC fighter Darren Till being shelved, the Mexican faces another MMA fighter in Uriah Hall.
Prediction: It wouldn’t be a surprise to see Hall (1-0) take a win on points in this six rounder at cruiserweight.
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H20 Sylve returns
Highly-touted prospect Ashton ‘H20’ Sylve (11-0, 9 KOs) showcases his skills on this card, and he can win a shootout at lightweight against Lucas Bahdi (16-0, 14 KOs) inside the ten round scheduled distance.
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Remaining Undercard
Also at lightweight, Tony Aguilar (12-0-1, 4 KOs) can win his rematch against Corey Marksman (9-0-1, 7 KOs) on the cards. This one is over eight rounds, with the pair fighting to a six round draw in February.
The other six rounder is at super bantamweight, where Angel Barrientes (11-1, 7 KOs) can win on the cards against Edwin Rodriguez (12-8-2, 5 KOs).
In four rounders, light heavyweight novice, Ariel Perez (3-0, 2 KOs) can halt Dane Guerrero (0-0-1), and at middleweight, Alexis Chaparro (1-0, 1 KO) can do the same against Kevin Hill (1-1, 1 KO).
