Bare-Knuckle FC champion Mike Perry was arrested for DWI over the weekend. The professional boxer was booked on 12 October 2024 and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol.
Lake County, Florida first reported the arrest with a post on X, along with Perry’s mugshot and charge details.
Highlights
- The professional MMA fighter was taken into custody for driving under the influence of alcohol.
- This has shocked the boxer’s fans with some questing the authenticity of the post.
- Mike Perry was fired from BKFC (Bare-Knuckle Fighting Championship) by Conor McGregor.
Born Michael Joseph Perry, Mike Perry is an accomplished professional mixed martial artist and bare-knuckle boxer.
He has competed in the UFC and is currently competing in the middleweight division of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.
Since beginning his professional MMA career in 2014, Perry has accomplished significant success. He made his UFC debut in 2016.
The boxer is known for his aggressive fighting style and knockout power. Also, he has fought notable opponents like Donald Cerrone, Vicente Luque, and Jake Ellenberger.
However, he recently came to the limelight after being entangled with the law.
Lake County Reported The Arrest With A Post On X
Lake County shared a mugshot of Mike Perry and charge details on X on Tuesday along with a link to their official page.
“33-year-old MICHAEL PERRY was booked on 10/12/2024 and charged with DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL (1ST OFFENSE)! #Mugshots”
Lake County’s Post reads on X
According to the report, Perry was charged with two offenses: the first DWI charge and the second charge was for refusing to sign a citation requiring a court appearance.
Bareknuckle FC champion Mike Perry was arrested for DWI over the weekend. Guess the fruit doesnt fall far from the tree. #bkfc #mma #ufc #florida pic.twitter.com/GDvEH0XIuv
— TheStarched (@TheStarched) October 15, 2024
Moreover, the bond for the DUI charge is listed as $100. Additionally, he faces a $500 bond for the second offense.
Following the news, fans have shared screenshots of the reports on various platforms. While some have expressed their shock and others have questioned the authenticity of the post.
“I am absolutely shocked…that this was his first offense,” wrote one person on Reddit.
Similarly, a second person wrote on Instagram, “I can’t confirm if that page is run by Lake County, Florida, their sheriff’s office or what. However, it’s public info. No one is perfect but in the days of Uber and Lyft I am sure anyone would have given him a ride home.”
Moreover, some are even saying that racial profiling could be involved. “Obvious case of racial profiling. Any lawyer worth his salt should be able to get this thrown out, easy,” reads one comment on a Reddit discussion.
Mike Perry Was Fired From BKFC
Mike Perry was let go from BKFC after his loss to Jake Paul in July 2024.
This surprised many because he had an undefeated streak for over two years and significantly boosted the promotion’s profile.
Conor fired mike Perry after losing against jake paul pic.twitter.com/30vQYjd8nb
— NotoriousFighter (@NotoriousFightt) July 21, 2024
According to Essentially Sports, Conor McGregor, who now part-owns BKFC, decided to fire Perry, but he recently suggested that they might be reconsidering this decision.
He mentioned that discussions are ongoing and that a major fight could be on the horizon for Perry, possibly during the Riyadh Season, a time when high-profile fights often take place.
So while Perry was announced as fired, there’s a possibility he might return to the BKFC ring soon.
Additional Information
- Mike Perry’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 to $2 million. His fortune has significantly increased since transitioning from UFC to BKFC.
- Perry is married to Latory Gonzalez (since July 2023) and the pair have two children, including a son Ocean Perry (January 2021).
- Mike Perry’s mother is Sabra Young and his father was a Navy Officer.
