In combat sports, there’s a popular saying that what happens in the gym should stay in the gym. However, private training sessions are becoming more public as teammates and sparring partners find themselves squaring off against each other more often. This was the case with Mike Perry and Jake Paul, who sparred for six rounds years ago before their upcoming fight on Saturday.
Sparring with Perry, a fighter known for his aggression, gave Paul the confidence to shift from a social media influencer to a boxing enthusiast. On the other hand, Perry was impressed by Paul’s skills during their session and acknowledged that their sparring would be a hot topic leading up to their fight.
The sparring session occurred when Perry was still in the UFC, but he has since focused on bare-knuckle boxing, while Paul has continued to grow as a boxer. Despite facing criticism for his opponents, Paul remains self-assured in his abilities and aims to become a champion in the future.
As they gear up to battle each other, Perry predicts a tough competition from Paul but is determined to showcase his skills in the ring. He believes his experience and talents will give him an advantage over Paul, who Perry thinks has faced fewer formidable opponents in boxing. Perry is set on claiming victory in their upcoming fight and thinks his success in bare-knuckle boxing should get more attention.
