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Mike Perry, the UFC veteran and BKFC star, is venturing into the promotional arena with the announcement of his new combat sports organization, Dirty Boxing Championship. On the eve of his highly anticipated boxing match against Jake Paul, Perry held a press conference in Tampa to unveil this exciting new venture.
Joined by his team at First Round Management, former Karate Combat executive Adam Kovacs, and Josh McLean of Kanpai Media, Perry introduced the Dirty Boxing Championship. This innovative promotion will feature hybrid rules bouts that combine the striking elements of boxing with five-ounce gloves and limited ground-and-pound.
Perry shared his enthusiasm for the new promotion, saying,
"This promotion has been in the works for over a year, and we started this because of my success in bare-knuckle. I feel there are many great fighters and athletes out there who would like to compete in something like this but don’t exactly want to compete in bare-knuckle and take the gloves off. There are a couple names that come to mind."
The Dirty Boxing Championship bouts will be held in a compact 18-foot ring and will feature three three-minute rounds, with five rounds for championship fights. All hand strikes, including elbows, will be permitted. Fighters who score a knockdown can use follow-up ground-and-pound punches, but they must remain on both feet while doing so. The weight classes are expected to mirror those of traditional MMA divisions.
Josh McLean of Kanpai Media emphasized the appeal of the new rule set, stating,
"I think this rule set is going to be the most exciting thing for the casual fan base that’s been put together."
The launch event for the Dirty Boxing Championship is expected to take place around September or October, although a broadcast deal has not yet been secured. This new promotion promises to offer a thrilling alternative for fighters and fans alike, blending the intensity of boxing with the dynamic action of MMA.
Perry, already a prominent figure in bare-knuckle boxing, has expressed his willingness to compete in his organization as long as the matchups make sense from a promotional standpoint. His involvement adds a significant level of credibility and excitement to the fledgling promotion.
As the combat sports community eagerly awaits the debut of the Dirty Boxing Championship, Perry's initiative marks a significant step forward in the evolution of hybrid rules fighting. This new promotion is set to attract a diverse range of fighters and fans, offering a fresh and exhilarating experience in the world of combat sports.
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