Jake Paul and Mike Perry had a dramatic final face-off on Friday night ahead of their much-anticipated boxing match. The two fighters, who have a history of bad blood, clashed in a heated moment during the weigh-in, escalating tensions to a new high.

During the weigh-in, both fighters stepped onto the stage in Tampa, Florida, to pose for photos and engage in their final pre-fight staredown. Separated by Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions, Paul and Perry exchanged heated words. Paul taunted Perry, saying, “You’re not ready for this moment, the adrenaline will get to you.”

Perry, visibly agitated, responded that he was “eager” and would “eat everything you’ve got.” As they faced off, Perry gave Paul a slight shove, prompting Paul to retaliate by pushing Perry forcefully, sending him stumbling across the stage.

Security quickly intervened to separate the two fighters as tensions flared. Perry attempted to move towards Paul, but was restrained by security personnel. The altercation highlighted the intense rivalry between the two, stemming from a sparring session in 2021.

After the incident, Paul commented on the scuffle, saying, “He’s light as a feather, he flew like six feet. Dana White said he’d give him a UFC contract if he could take me down. Well, Dana, guess what? You can tear up that contract because I’m going to destroy Mike Perry.”

The bout between Jake Paul and Mike Perry is set to take place on Saturday night in Tampa, Florida. This match was arranged as a replacement after Paul’s original fight with Mike Tyson was postponed. Fans are eagerly awaiting the showdown, which promises to be explosive given the animosity displayed in the lead-up.