Rosie Perez, a renowned actress, choreographer, and longtime boxing enthusiast, has been in the spotlight for her role as a commentator in the highly anticipated boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul. Nicknamed 'The First Lady of Boxing,' Perez brought her deep passion and knowledge of the sport to the broadcast booth. She commented alongside other distinguished figures such as Mauro Ranallo and Roy Jones Jr. The fight, which took place on Friday night in Dallas and aired live on Netflix, featured a significant age gap between the two fighters, with Jake Paul in his late 20s and Mike Tyson at 58. Perez, who has kept her love for boxing somewhat secret due to its perceived brutality, has been open about her own boxing training and experience. However, her commentary during the event received mixed reactions, with some fans mocking her while others appreciated her unique insights[1][5][3].
Perez's involvement in the event highlights her broad influence in both the entertainment and sports industries. Known for her acting and choreography work, including an Oscar nomination for her role in 'Fearless' and Emmy nominations for her choreography on 'In Living Color,' Perez has now made a mark in boxing commentary. Her presence in the broadcast team underscored the growing appreciation of boxing among diverse audiences and added a layer of expertise to the event[5].
During the undercard of the fight, Perez expressed her disbelief at an 'embarrassing moment,' reflecting her candid and engaged commentary style[2].
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