Mike Perry, the former UFC contender turned bare-knuckle fighter, may be the backup for the upcoming Logan Paul vs. Dillon Danis boxing match, but he’s far from taking it lightly. Known as “Platinum,” Perry is diligently preparing himself for the possibility of stepping into the ring with the YouTube sensation, Logan Paul.
Perry’s unexpected role as a backup fighter for the Logan Paul vs. Dillon Danis bout stems from Danis’s track record of withdrawing from fights. While Perry may need a stroke of luck for his chance to materialize, he believes that the Paul brothers, including Jake Paul, have had their eyes on him for quite some time.
“I just think they’ve had their eye on me for a little while as far as my fighting style, as far as my trash talk,” Perry told MMA Fighting. “I’ve said a couple of things about them, I guess. I’ve seen them around here and there. I’ve sparred Jake.”
Jake Paul had previously mentioned Perry as a backup fighter for his fight against Tommy Fury, but the deal didn’t come to fruition. However, Perry believes that Logan Paul will keep his word, especially since they flew him out for the press conference. Perry emphasizes his professionalism and dedication to the sport, making it clear that he’s not seeking attention but is ready to step into the ring for a real fight.
The potential size difference between Perry and Paul doesn’t deter the relentless fighter. Throughout his career, Perry has faced larger opponents and is confident in his punching power. He even believes that he hits harder than Floyd Mayweather Jr. did when he faced Logan Paul in a previous exhibition bout.
“He fought Floyd but Floyd is a lot smaller than I am,” Perry explained. “Floyd may be a lot faster than I am, but I’m a real challenge. I’m a real danger to him. I think if Dillon Danis doesn’t show, and I end up fighting him, I change people. They change after they fight me. They’re a different man after they fight me.”
Transitioning to the boxing ring excites Perry, as he doesn’t have to worry about the potential hand injuries common in MMA. He envisions delivering devastating blows with 10-ounce gloves, promising violence and powerful punches.
While Perry remains the “backup” option, he is unsure when or if Danis will withdraw from the fight. Therefore, Perry is keeping his options open and maintaining his readiness for whatever unfolds.
“Who knows? Maybe Logan has a backup for his backup,” Perry speculated. “Maybe he’s like ‘If Dillon pulls out, then I’ll pull out, and we’ll have this fighter fight Mike Perry for the co-main event.’ Maybe it will be me and Anthony Taylor. Who knows? It’s weird. It’s like they’re trying to keep my head open to preparing for a fight and preparing to fight on this date at this time, but they can’t lock anything in. It can’t be guaranteed. I just have to stay ready like I always have.”
As the suspense continues to build, fight fans are eager to see if Mike Perry will indeed have his moment in the spotlight against Logan Paul and whether he can deliver another unforgettable performance in the ring.
