Mike Perry is a wild card in and out of fighting. In any ring, he is one of the most ruthless individuals to put on gloves. He has become a valuable asset for anyone looking to pay him to inflict violence.
With MMA Masters since 2021, Perry has found a home at Bare Knuckle FC. He is willing to do whatever it takes to entertain. That includes entering a boxing ring.
Perry recently stepped up and will face Jake Paul in a boxing match Saturday, July 20. He replaces Mike Tyson, who backed out after suffering an ulcer flare-up. The fight airs worldwide on DAZN PPV.
Earning a massive payday, Perry couldn’t pass up on the opportunity of a lifetime. He’s ready to end Paul’s run in boxing while showcasing his skills to a massive audience.
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"I'm going to hit him, and he's not going to like it," Perry said on Morning Kombat via Mirror. "I'm going to chase him around the ring, I'm going to make him tired and keep that pressure on him. In training, it's not about what he does; I don't watch tape, I really don't. Maybe my people do, but if I watched anything it would be highlights from the Tommy Fury fight. It was a close fight, but Tommy beat him.
“It seems a little amateurish: Tommy's defense wasn't great, and he got a hit a few times, but he took them well. I believe I will take them even better and land better shots back. Tommy boxed him, he backed up and moved. We'll see. Depending on my speed and footwork on the night, I'm looking to come forward, cut angles, get to the side, and punch him straight down the pipe. It's about what I do, not what he does."
Perry will be the fifth former MMA star to step inside a boxing ring against Paul. All the others failed to take down “The Problem Child.” Will Perry’s experience result in a different outcome?
Here’s all you need to know about Perry, from his start in combat sports to how he became a bare-knuckle legend.
Who is Mike Perry?
Born in Flint, Mich., Perry started training in boxing at 11. Later, he was jailed for burglary and began training in MMA after being released. The 32-year-old turned pro in MMA in 2014 and joined the UFC in 2016, going 7-8 inside the octagon. He ended his run with the promotion going 1-4 in his last five fights.
A notable moment in the cage was when only his girlfriend was in his corner in a 2020 bout against Mickey Gall.
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After his UFC contract expired in 2021, Perry joined Bare Knuckle FC. "Platinum" is 5-0 for the promotion and beat Eddie Alvarez via TKO for the symbolic "King of Violence" title. He has won three straight via the power punch, feeling right at home in bare-knuckle boxing.
He does have actual boxing experience, losing against Kenneth McNeil in 2015.
Outside of fighting, Perry is a controversial figure. He's known to use racist slurs and was charged with class A assault (misdemeanor) after punching an older man and a staffer at a restaurant in Texas.
What is Mike Perry's net worth?
Per Celebrity Net Worth, Mike Perry is an estimated $1 million.
Comparing him to his upcoming opponent, Jake Paul has an estimated net worth of approximately $80 million.
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