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Jake Paul and Mike Perry will meet inside the boxing ring this weekend live on DAZN PPV from Tampa, Fla., but the two faced off in a pre-fight interview this week that quickly turned weird.
Paul was supposed to be fighting Mike Tyson this month, but “Iron Mike” had a health scare so “Platinum” stepped in. Perry may not possess the boxing skills of a Tyson, but the former UFC contender does have some serious power and also has an iron chin. It should be a good fight with all things considered.
Before the gloves start flying, Paul and Perry joined for a special “MVP Face 2 Face” sit-down to discuss their upcoming fight. It was a pretty cringe interview to say the least, chock-full of Hulk Hogan impressions and awkward back-and-forth trash talk. Perry had some of the strangest things to say. Check it out below:
The amount of testosterone in this Jake Paul and Mike Perry face to face pic.twitter.com/ygPjRjZtoQ
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) July 16, 2024
Mike Perry to Jake Paul: “I’m gonna dig through your eyeball and find your memories” pic.twitter.com/hEn7yKqqh8
— Oscar Willis (@oscarswillis) July 16, 2024
“I’m going to exploit those green tendencies in this fight, and you will break,” said Perry. “You look very flubbery. I’m hard as a f—king rock. My sh-t is f—king shredded.”
“Most people on the internet don’t know sh-t about boxing,” he later added. “These people have never had a fight or they’re special needs. You know the thing about retarded people is they don’t know that they’re retarded.”
“I’m excited for a battle,” Perry said. “I do like getting punched and I like punching too, so we’re going to see. Ten-ounce gloves, no headgear – I’m going to hurt you, Jake. And I’m going to laugh in your face when you try to hurt me.”
“Your little baby green punches can’t even reach my brain stem, bro,” said Perry. “I’m going to dig through your eyeball and find your memories.”
Insomnia
Who should Dustin Poirier fight next?
Dustin Poirier says his next opponent will “100%” be one of the following fighters:
– Nate Diaz
– Conor McGregor
– Alexander Volkanovski
– Justin Gaethje
– Max Holloway
– Charles Oliveira
– Colby Covington(via. @AnikFlorianPod) #UFC #MMA pic.twitter.com/hHQJbVhaha
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) July 16, 2024
Would it have made a difference?
Justin Gaethje says Max Holloway was “very precise and perfect” during their fight, and a “very tough Max Holloway to beat”.
He also says what he would change if he he could go back and adjust his game plan:
“I would’ve pressured more, I would’ve tried to move forward… I… pic.twitter.com/Vip2ATXAXf
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) July 16, 2024
Rank this weekend’s upcoming card 1-10.
If you don’t know, now you know.
Lemos vs Jandiroba is LIVE and FREE SATURDAY on @espn! #UFCVegas94 pic.twitter.com/uBUX8uR5n3
— danawhite (@danawhite) July 16, 2024
Does he really deserve a title shot?
Khamzat Chimaev is eyeing an October return and says he’s earned a title shot pic.twitter.com/4DePSD9aQR
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) July 16, 2024
Has Bobby Green lost a little bit of his chin?
Bobby Green “a little bit chinny now”? That’s what Paddy Pimblett had to say about his upcoming opponent in an interview with @MikeBohn. #UFC304 pic.twitter.com/cBUmmagosC
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) July 16, 2024
UFC should start handing these out.
I think the president needs a ring someone get his size for me #icegang #bmf pic.twitter.com/YT4rGM4FlY
— Kevin Holland (@Trailblaze2top) July 16, 2024
Love it.
Ilia Topuria training camp rn: pic.twitter.com/NVXGLIXygG
— UFC Alien (@UfcAlien) July 16, 2024
Do you want to see Clay Guida at The Sphere?
Slips, rips, and KO clips
Is this doing it for you?
I’ve seen enough, it’s time to put Medieval MMA on the map pic.twitter.com/FcegdIXHS8
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) July 16, 2024
Random Land
Why did he jump?
i know bros head was ringing for days pic.twitter.com/sz9b8dyGZ2
— OnlyBangers (@OnlyBangersEth) July 16, 2024
Sleep well Maniacs! We’ll be back for more tomorrow night.