Mike Perry has challenged Jake Paul and Conor McGregor to a fight under his Dirty Boxing rules.
The former UFC fighter, who transitioned to bare-knuckle boxing, introduced his own fighting promotion last year featuring hybrid rules.
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Perry’s Dirty Boxing events feature MMA-style gloves and allow elbows in a smaller ring.
Perry, 33, who was previously defeated by YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul in a six-round boxing match last July, told SunSport, “A rematch with Jake Paul in Dirty Boxing would be a dream matchup.
“It would be interesting to see how our styles compare when I can utilize a bit more of a dirty fighting style within the rules.”
“I’m focused on technique and style. Jake and I had a boxing match, and I would love to redeem myself and face him in Dirty Boxing. He has also mentioned it, so it’s a potential matchup.”
Perry stepped in to fight Paul, 27, on three weeks’ notice after Mike Tyson, 58, withdrew due to health concerns.
Tyson eventually did return to the ring after a 20-year retirement and lost to Paul on points in November.
Perry is also interested in fighting McGregor, 36, who hasn’t competed since July 2021 when he broke his leg against Dustin Poirier, 36.
He commented, “I was just watching a video of his last fight against Dustin Poirier, and he was performing well.
“His striking is sharp, his hand speed and everything. I think that fight…”
“He used an old-school UFC-style kick, targeting the thigh, similar to how we used to kick in the past, and Conor was employing the thigh kick.
“But nowadays, the sport has evolved, and kicks are mainly directed at the calf now.
“Calf kicks, I believe, prevent the kind of injury he sustained.
“Yes, he is skilled with his legs, but I know he enjoys boxing, and I believe boxing with elbows in Dirty Boxing would be an excellent way for him to return to fighting and face me.”
Perry’s Dirty Boxing is hosting its second event this Saturday in Miami, featuring Yoel Romero against Ras Hylton and Andrei Arlovski versus Terrance Hodges.
Perry described Dirty Boxing as, “very rough and gritty, very intense, and action-packed all the time.”
“When I fight, I bring intensity, and now I have big names fighting under my promotion, like Yoel Romero and Andrei Arlovski.”
“Two true legends of fighting, and I’m establishing myself as a third. Dirty Boxing is set to explode onto the scene this Saturday, March 22nd.”
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