Mike "Platinum" Perry is a well-known mixed martial artist and bare-knuckle fighter, distinguished by an aggressive fighting style and knockout power. He was born on September 15, 1991, in Flint, Michigan, with a tough upbringing riddled with bullying and adversity. At the age of 11, he started training in combat sports, which later channeled him into fully committing to mixed martial arts. Perry started his career in professional MMA back in 2014 and quickly built a reputation for being a striker. In 2016, he joined UFC, where he had always been promoted as a brawler, featuring on fight cards with exciting fights and knockouts to his name.
During his UFC career, Mike Perry fought the likes of Donald Cerrone, Paul Felder, and Geoff Neal. He always remained a fan favorite despite the mixed results because of his straightforward personality. Perry shifted to Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) in October 2021 and he took the promotion by storm. He remains unbeaten in BKFC, with victories over Thiago Alves, Julian Lane, Michael "Venom" Page, Luke Rockhold, and Eddie Alvarez. His performance against Luke Rockhold in BKFC earned him the title "King of Violence." As of July 2024, Perry holds a professional MMA record of 14 wins and eight losses (14-8-0) but is undefeated in bare-knuckle boxing with a record of five wins (5-0-0).
Mike Perry Bare Knuckle Boxing Payout
The switch from mixed martial arts to bare-knuckle boxing has financially done wonders for Mike Perry. He made an estimated $250,000 in his promotional debut against Julian Lane with Perry’s payout increasing with each fight. Perry earned a cool $500,000 for his fight with Luke Rockhold at BKFC 41. Fighting against Thiago Alves at BKFC KnuckleMania 4, Perry took home a show-stopping purse of $600,000.
The biggest bump in Perry's income came with his new deal signed at the end of 2023. This multi-fight deal with BKFC is reportedly worth $8 million, an amount that reflects both his star power and the kind of interest he brings to the promotion.
FAQs on Mike Perry Bare Knuckle boxing payout
A. According to credible sources, The net worth of Mike Perry is estimated to be $1 million as of July 2024.
A. For his recent fight against Thiago Alves, Mike Perry took home his highest payout of $600,000.
A. Mike Perry has endorsements with several brands including YoungLA, Bucked Up Energy Drink, and Alpha Bet.
A. Yes, Mike Perry is married to Latory Perry.
A. Mike Perry resides in Orlando, Florida.
