Conor McGregor has seemingly changed his tune regarding Mike Perry, potentially offering his former rival a significant bout in combat sports after previously claiming to have “fired” him.
Following a knockout loss to Jake Paul and the announcement of his own Dirty Boxing Championship venture with Jon Jones, McGregor had declared Perry`s dismissal from BKFC. This was a surprising statement, given Perry`s status as a prominent figure in bare-knuckle boxing.
Dramatic Shift: McGregor`s U-Turn on Perry
During a recent press event for an upcoming BKFC event in Florida, McGregor addressed the media on various topics. One point of discussion was the possibility of competing for the `King of Violence` title, currently held by Perry.
Instead of dismissing the idea, McGregor expressed “love” for Perry, his long-time rival, suggesting a potential reconciliation. He remarked on Perry`s involvement in “dirty boxing” and warmly invited him back, stating, “Mike should come home, he still shows love to the game, and we’ll always have love for Mike Perry for sure. And yeah, me and Mike would be a great fight for sure, 100 percent.”
From `Fired` to `Come Home`: McGregor`s Evolving Stance
This affectionate tone marks a significant departure from McGregor`s previous comments after Perry`s defeat to Paul last summer. Instead of supporting Perry after a tough loss, McGregor had publicly criticized and claimed to have fired him from BKFC.
In a previous social media outburst, McGregor had announced Perry’s release, mocking Perry`s “smelly dirty boxing championship thing.” He later confirmed Perry`s supposed dismissal in an interview, while also hinting at ongoing negotiations and a “King of Violence” title for Perry.
