Jake Paul and Amanda Serrano have opted to not simply stay lively however embrace harmful stay-busy fights.
Each are as a result of co-headline the rescheduled Nov. 15 Netflix card at AT&T Stadium, house to the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas. Earlier than then, they are going to serve in comparable capability for a July 20 DAZN Pay-Per-View occasion from AMALIE Area in Tampa, Florida.
Most Precious Promotions (MVP) confirmed that Paul (9-1, 6 knockouts) will face ‘Platinum’ Mike Perry atop the July 20 present. Perry is unbeaten in Bareknuckle Combating Championship (5-0, 3 KOs in BKFC) and a former MMA star. It will mark his first boxing match since 2015.
Their CELSIUS®-presented bout will happen over eight scheduled rounds at cruiserweight.
Serrano (46-2-1, 30 KOs) will preserve her lineal and unified featherweight championship reign parked for her subsequent battle. The record-setting seven division champion will face Stevie Morgan (14-1, 13 KOs) in a scheduled ten-round junior welterweight contest.
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Jake Paul (left) knocks out Ryan Bourland within the 1st spherical of their Celsius®-sponsored March 2nd bout on DAZN from the famed Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan. Photograph Credit score: Alex Subers/CELSIUS
The choice to stay on the larger weight ought to present a smoother transition for Serrano’s subsequent outing, assuming she wins. Awaiting the legendary Boricua southpaw is a rematch with two-division and reigning undisputed 140-pound queen Katie Taylor (23-1, 6 KOs). Their bout was moved to the Nov. 15 present together with Paul-Tyson; Eire’s Taylor determined to take a seat out this summer season and head straight into the Serrano rematch.
Paul and Serrano each love—and have the platform to—battle as typically as doable.
“When Paul vs. Tyson was rescheduled, I knew instantly that I wished to nonetheless battle on Saturday, July 20,” defined Paul. “Now, as I put together for my battle in opposition to Iron Mike, there’s no higher opponent for me than Mike Perry. He’s a confirmed knockout artist who has proven to be a maniac out and in of the ring. That is the proper expertise for me to realize upfront of dealing with Mike Tyson. However getting that have comes with threat.
“Those that know me know I’m a threat taker and whereas ‘Platinum’ Perry would possibly attempt to finish me, I’m Titanium Jake Paul and I concern no man. I’m going to get the W and provides everybody a preview of what I’m bringing to the ring in opposition to Mike Tyson. Tune in on DAZN PPV as I return to Tampa and ship ‘Platinum’ Perry the Platypus again to reveal knuckle for good.”
Naturally, his opponent has different concepts.
“Jake Paul claims he fears no man,” questions Perry. “However on Saturday, July 20, the world will see the reality. He simply made the worst mistake of his life in attempting to get by way of me earlier than Iron Mike. I’m going to make it look straightforward on Saturday July twentieth, and I’m going to show Jake Paul essentially the most he’s ever discovered about preventing.”
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Paul—now based mostly in Dorado, Puerto Rico—final fought on March 2 in San Juan. He scored a first-round knockout of Ryan Bourland (18-3, 6 KOs) on an evening reserved for an enormous Serrano homecoming.
The primary occasion was canceled simply minutes earlier than the scheduled opening bell. Serrano was as a result of defend her 126-pound crown versus Nina Meinke, however her cornea was uncovered to chemical compounds used to deal with her hair. A final ditch effort to obtain medical clearance proved futile, which left a teary-eyed Serrano to apologize to her adoring followers.
Unhealthy luck nicely past her management resulted in a second straight canceled battle date. Like Paul, the will to battle far outweighed the considered not returning to the ring till November.
“I’ve already been getting ready for a battle on Saturday, July 20,” famous Serrano. “This a chance for me to face one other robust boxer in Stevie Morgan. My opponent has 13 KOs, greater than virtually each different lively feminine boxer.
“However I concern no lady – I embrace the warfare. I stay up for seeing all my Puerto Rican followers in Tampa for my fiftieth skilled battle to indicate the world my abilities at tremendous light-weight.”
February 4, 2023; New York, NY, USA; Amanda Serrano celebrates her win over Erika Cruz for the Undisputed World Featherweight Championship after their battle on the Hulu Theater at Madison Sq. Backyard in New York, New York. Necessary Credit score: Ed Mulholland/Matchroom.
Serrano’s solely different battle on the weight established her seventh divisional title reign. She moved up nicely above her walk-around weight to outpoint Yamila Reynoso (11-4-3 on the time) to win the WBO 140-pound title.
The transfer parallels Serrano’s two-division weight bounce the final time she performed the AMALIE Area. She moved as much as light-weight, the place she fought and outclassed Miriam Gutierrez over ten rounds of their Dec. 2021 battle. The battle was the chief assist to Paul’s rematch with Tyron Woodley, whom he knocked out within the sixth spherical.
One battle later, Serrano got here up simply quick in a cut up determination defeat to Taylor. Their April 2022 undisputed light-weight champion stays the gold normal for superfights amongst ladies in boxing.
Serrano returned to featherweight, the place she absolutely unified the division in a span of her subsequent two fights. She final defended her featherweight championship in a twelve-round determination over Danila Ramos (12-3, 1 KO final Oct. 27 in Orlando, Florida.
Not solely does Serrano now transfer as much as her opponent’s weight however she’s going to journey to her hometown.
Tampa’s Morgan (14-1, 13 KOs) has fought largely in Colombia, save for 2 bouts in Memphis. It will mark her first battle at house, and in an enormous leap in competitors degree.
“We’ve been coaching for a chance like this,” insisted Morgan. “I wish to give full respect to Amanda for all she has completed in her profession and for ladies’s boxing. “On this sport, although, with a view to make a reputation, it’s important to take a reputation
“I’ve 13 KOs and nothing will probably be sweeter than making Amanda Serrano quantity 14.”
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MVP additionally revealed one bout confirmed for the undercard.
Unbeaten Floridan prospects Tony Aguilar and Corey Marksman will run it again simply 5 months after their thrilling Feb. 2 light-weight stalemate in Orlando. The 2 fought to a spirited six-round, cut up determination draw with the promise that their subsequent outing could be an eight-round affair.
Aguilar (12-0-1, 4 KOs), a 25-year-old Crescent Metropolis, FL native, has turn out to be a staple of MVP undercards. It will mark his fourth straight, all in a nine-month span.
Within the spirit of exercise, Aguilar proceeded with one other rematch when a second Marksman battle wasn’t instantly accessible. He outpointed Alexander Rios over eight rounds on April 26, six months after he gained a cut up determination on the Serrano-Ramos undercard.
Orlando’s Marksman (9-0-1, 7 KOs) wasn’t accessible on the time however since made his technique to the ring. The 23-year-old scored a first-round knockout of journeyman Jonathan Perez on June 8 in his hometown.
“The stakes are excessive for each single one in every of MVP’s fighters entering into the ring,” acknowledged MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian. “For Jake and Amanda, the stress is on to emerge with a W in opposition to two very harmful opponents in Mike Perry and Stevie Morgan.
“Jake Paul is dealing with a monster in Mike Perry. Amanda Serrano goes in there with a fighter who has 13KOs in 15 fights. Nothing is a given for our two superstars. We even have an unimaginable lineup of undercard fights coming collectively, the primary of which options extremely proficient light-weight prospects Aguilar vs. Marksman. This battle will see these younger skills placing their undefeated information on the road and dealing to set a brand new precedent for hopeful title contenders within the sport.
“We’re excited to return to Tampa and placed on one other coronary heart racing evening of fights.”
