Mike Perry has experienced significant challenges in his marriage life. He was married to Danielle Nickerson, a professional tennis player, after dating for five years and tying the knot in 2019. However, their marriage ended in 2020 amid serious allegations from Nickerson accusing Perry of domestic abuse, leading to a public and contentious breakup.
Now, Perry has found happiness again with Latory Gonzalez, who is also the mother of his son. Perry revealed that Jon Jones played a crucial role in bringing them together, crediting the legendary mixed martial artist for introducing him to Gonzalez.
A Close Bond with Jon Jones Guides Perry’s New Path
During an appearance on the Pound 4 Pound podcast, hosted by Henry Cejudo, Perry praised the decision to have Jon Jones as a co-owner of the Dirty Boxing Championship. Perry described his close relationship with Jones, explaining how their shared connections and management helped foster their strong friendship. This bond not only led to Jones’ partnership in dirty boxing but also resulted in Perry meeting his current wife.
I’ve learned some things from him in the past, and I met my wife because of Jon. I was hanging out with Jon out there in Albuquerque, and now that girl I met is my wife,
Perry shared.
Callouts and Future Fights Remain on Perry’s Mind
Despite his personal developments, Perry’s competitive spirit remains intense. He has yet to sign a contract for his next fight after being knocked out by Jake Paul in a July boxing match last year. During the podcast, Perry expressed his eagerness to return to the ring and specifically called out Conor McGregor, urging him to step up and face him again.
Conor’s over there playing around. Get your a*s back in the ring, let’s do something. Proper 12, your whiskey dropped you, I’ll drop you,
Perry said.
Following Perry’s defeat, McGregor, who partially owns the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), announced Perry’s removal from the promotion and has publicly criticized him since. Perry also expressed interest in facing Jake Paul again, particularly in bare-knuckle boxing, though he doubts Paul would accept.
Yeah, I would like to face Jake in Bare Knuckle, but he wouldn’t do it,
Perry stated.
Henry Cejudo pointed out the practical obstacle that BKFC might struggle to meet Jake Paul’s financial demands, noting that Paul is known to earn millions for each fight, making a switch to BKFC unlikely.
Looking Ahead: What Perry’s Future Holds
Mike Perry’s personal and professional life has undergone notable changes, with Jon Jones playing a pivotal role in reviving his love life and supporting his ventures in combat sports. His unresolved challenges with high-profile fighters like Conor McGregor and Jake Paul indicate that intense matchups could still be on the horizon. Fans will likely watch closely to see if Perry can secure a fight and reestablish himself in the competitive fighting world while balancing his renewed commitment to family.