Jake Paul recently made headlines not just for his victory over Mike Perry in a boxing match, but also for extending an unexpected job offer to Perry after Conor McGregor seemingly fired him from BKFC (Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship).
The fight itself was a showcase of Paul’s dominance, with the influencer delivering a brutal knockout in the sixth round against Perry, who had stepped in as a late replacement. Following the bout, McGregor, a shareholder in BKFC, took to social media to criticize Perry’s performance and imply he was fired from the promotion.
In response to McGregor’s comments, Jake Paul intervened, offering Perry a position at his media company, Betr. “Mike Perry, as you got fired by Conor McGregor from BKFC, we will hire you at Betr into a partnership and give you some sort of role,” Paul announced. He elaborated on potentially starting a podcast with Perry or finding another suitable role to provide him with an additional stream of income while allowing him to continue fighting.
Despite McGregor’s remarks, Perry’s record in BKFC remains flawless, boasting five wins without a single defeat. Additionally, Perry holds a stake in the company, making McGregor’s assertion of firing him strategically implausible.
McGregor’s critique of Perry extended to questioning his earnings outside BKFC, suggesting Perry hadn’t earned as much after stepping away. Perry responded in kind, mocking McGregor for his recent toe injury that sidelined him from his comeback fight against Michael Chandler.
The exchange between Paul, McGregor, and Perry has sparked considerable interest in the boxing community, adding layers of intrigue to the post-fight narrative beyond the ring. Paul’s gesture of offering Perry a position at Betr not only addresses McGregor’s comments but also potentially opens new opportunities for Perry in the media realm.
As the saga continues to unfold, the dynamics between these personalities—Paul, McGregor, and Perry—underscore the intersection of sport, media, and business in contemporary boxing culture. Fans and analysts alike will be keenly watching how Perry’s career trajectory evolves and whether McGregor’s words will influence future developments in BKFC and beyond.
