Mike Perry will fight Jake Paul at the Amalie Arena in a boxing bout on July 20th. Both fighters are quite popular in the world of combat sports, resulting in an impressive hype around the bout. While many fans and experts call Jake Paul a ‘money fight,’ Mike Perry seems to differ from the analogy.
Jake Paul’s journey from an internet personality to one of the biggest faces in boxing is quite commendable. The 26-year-old often boasts about helping his opponents make millions by letting them fight with him. However, Perry made a shocking revelation about the pay to Demetrious Johnson.
It’s not really a money fight in my opinion. Not for me. The money is right on que with what I’m getting paid with Bare Knuckles. So, it’s nothing extremely special.
Mike Perry via Demetrius Johnson’s YouTube channel
Going into the fight, fans are expecting both fighters to indulge in extreme trash-talking to promote the fight. It has already started with ‘Platinum’ accusing Paul of using steroids to gain size. Given the controversial personalities of both fighters, this could just be a starting point for what the fans could expect going forward.
Since his loss against Tommy Fury, Jake Paul has bounced back and is currently on a three-fight win streak. His last big fight was against former UFC fighter Nate Diaz, for which both made a great sum. However, Perry has stressed the fact that his fight purse to fight Paul is similar to his BKFC contract.
How much does Mike Perry make in his BKFC fights?
Mike Perry’s run in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship remains nothing short of incredible. The popular fighter went from losing multiple fights in UFC to becoming the ‘King of Violence‘ in BKFC. He revived his professional fighting career and is currently one of the biggest stars in combat sports.
Mike Perry in BKFC (via X)Perry earns significant amounts from his Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) fights. For instance, he made $600,000 for his fight against Thiago Alves at BKFC KnuckleMania 4. Additionally, he earned $1.1 million for his bout against Eddie Alvarez at BKFC 56. He also made a similar amount for his showdown against former middleweight champ Luke Rockhold.
Even though Perry is not fighting for money against Jake Paul, a potential win can open up great opportunities for the fighter. Perry can extend his boxing career and fight against some bigger names in his weight class. Nevertheless, everything will depend on the upcoming July 20th.
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