The Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson undercard is coming collectively shortly because the occasion’s July twentieth date approaches. Within the co-main slot is the killer rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano. Additionally preventing is Darren Until vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
One title you gained’t see on the cardboard, although, is ‘Platinum’ Mike Perry. As for why, there are differing accounts.
Perry himself says he was approached by Paul’s promotion MVP to struggle Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., however the paycheck didn’t make sense.
“I used to be like, oh, I’m to be on the Mike Tyson Netflix card, to get that publicity towards this licensed skilled boxer,” he stated on the most recent episode of The MMA Hour. “However the cash.”
No supply was made to Mike Perry. There was a dialogue together with his administration previous to his final naked knuckle occasion with the plan to revisit after that struggle. We expressed curiosity but additionally highlighted the necessity to see factual information on Mike’s capability to promote tickets and PPV. We did… https://t.co/ZRLuiqb8N1
— BAVAFA Sports activities (@BAVAFASports) Could 15, 2024
“Platinum” made a disclosed $600,000 to struggle on the final BKFC KnuckleMania, plus undisclosed bonuses and pay-per-view factors. He’s prepared and capable of struggle exterior BKFC, however has stated he gained’t do it for much less cash.
The 2 sides couldn’t come to an settlement, and MVP went with Darren Until vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in what definitely seems like a second selection.
Most Helpful Promotions co-founder Nakisa Bidarian denied that was the case.
“No supply was made to Mike Perry,” he wrote on X (previously Twitter). “There was a dialogue together with his administration previous to his final naked knuckle occasion with the plan to revisit after that struggle. We expressed curiosity, but additionally highlighted the necessity to see factual information on Mike’s capability to promote tickets and PPV.”
“We didn’t revisit the dialogue after his struggle as by that time we had the whole Paul Tyson card confirmed.”
Naked Knuckle FC’s precise pay-per-view gross sales are considerably mysterious. Gone are the times the place reporters with entry to cable PPV gross sales might extrapolate considerably correct estimates. With every little thing going by the web, it’s a black field.
We all know Perry will get tons of consideration, and doubtless generates a variety of eyeballs for BKFC, however solely on pirate streams? Bidarian needed to know the reply to that, which is truthful sufficient … however not tremendous related when your occasion is being aired without spending a dime on Netflix.
