‘King of Violence’ Mike Perry starts own promotion taking MMA fans back to days of old-school fighting
Former UFC fighter and BKFC star Mike Perry has announced the launch of a new promotion, Dirty Boxing Championship.
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Mike Perry unveils his new promotion (via Imago/X)
MMA fighter Mike Perry has introduced a new combat sports promotion, ‘Dirty Boxing Championship.’ Perry made the announcement at a press briefing before his fight with Jake Paul. The promotion appears to combine elements of boxing and MMA. Given Perry’s experience in both sports, it doesn’t come as a surprise.
BKFC’s ‘King of Violence’ will face Jake Paul in a boxing match on July 20. Before his showdown against Paul, Perry conducted a press conference in Tampa, Florida. There, he unveiled the launch of his promotion, ‘Dirty Boxing Championship.’
This promotion has been in the works for over a year, and we started this because of my success in bare-knuckle. We foresee Dirty Boxing as a visually captivating and explosive contest of will between combatants...Mike Perry via Dirty Boxing Championship press conference
At the press briefing, the promotion’s rules were revealed. Boxing regulations will primarily govern the matches, and fighters will use 5 oz gloves. The regulations also permit the use of elbows, open palm strikes, and ground and pound on opponents who are down. However, there will be no grappling or submission attempts in the fights.
The bouts will consist of three 3-minute rounds in a smaller 18-foot boxing ring. But ground and pound will only be allowed if the fighter remains standing. The weight categories are currently planned to align with MMA weight restrictions. However, the organizers anticipate holding the inaugural event sometime in September or October. Meanwhile, the response to the announcement has been varied.
Fans reactions after the announcement of Mike Perry’s ‘Dirty Boxing Championship’
Mike Perry has become the face of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships. His significant victories over Eddie Alvarez and Luke Rockhold have shaped his career in MMA. Like many other former UFC stars, Mike Perry has also opened another chapter in his life. Dirty Boxing Championship’s trailer has significantly got fans interested in what is to come.
Fans were eager to discover how Mike Perry’s promotion would establish the definition of grappling. Some people also mentioned that fighters like Alex Pereira would be well-suited for the organization. Fighters like him wouldn’t have to deal with takedowns and could freely attack. Check out some of the fan reactions below.
Perry has introduced a format to provide a fresh combat sports experience by combining elements of MMA and boxing. This approach has generated interest and discussion among fans. As the first event is scheduled to take place soon, it will be fascinating to observe the impact of the ‘Dirty Boxing Championship’ on the combat sports scene. Meanwhile, Perry will go against Paul in a highly-anticipated boxing bout.
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