Mike Perry, Jake Paul’s upcoming opponent, once stunned his then-girlfriend, tennis star Danielle Nickerson, during a training session with a powerful shot that caused her to briefly drop to the floor. This incident was captured on Perry’s own YouTube channel in 2019. Perry, a former MMA star, will be stepping into the boxing ring for only the second time as a professional when he faces Paul in Florida this weekend. Originally slated to fight Mike Tyson, Paul adjusted his plans after Tyson withdrew due to medical advice. Perry has since compiled an impressive 5-0 record in bare-knuckle boxing after leaving the UFC. Despite his success, Perry will face a weight disadvantage against Paul, who has carved out a career in boxing after rising to fame on YouTube. Alongside his athletic career, Perry’s personal life has seen its share of turbulence. He is now married to Latory Gonzalez, who comes from a pro wrestling background; the couple met at an MMA event in 2020 and have since welcomed two children. Before Gonzalez, Perry dated Danielle Nickerson, who played an active role in his training by preparing his meals.
