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Mike Perry recently stirred controversy with a video showcasing a heated sparring session that turned chaotic, complete with threats aimed at Jake Paul ahead of their upcoming boxing match on July 20th.
In the footage, Perry, known for his MMA background, engaged in a spar where he aggressively took down his opponent, unleashing punches and even appearing to throw an elbow, actions more fitting for MMA than traditional boxing. Despite wearing bright red boxing gloves, Perry’s approach mirrored his MMA style, resulting in a skirmish that required intervention from bystanders to separate the fighters.
Addressing the camera afterward, Perry directed strong words at Jake Paul, challenging him with, “You ain’t ready for these hands, Jake Paul. Time to get dirty.”
Perry’s strategy of getting “dirty” likely refers to leveraging his MMA skills to gain an advantage over Paul in their boxing bout, emphasizing his intent to make it Paul’s most intense fight yet. This contrasts with Paul’s career, which initially featured novelty opponents rather than seasoned fighters like Perry, who brings experience from bare-knuckle bouts.
The matchup raises questions about Paul’s ability to handle Perry’s raw fighting style, which could pose a challenge despite Perry’s potential difficulties adapting to longer boxing rounds compared to the shorter, explosive nature of bare-knuckle fights.
