"Has a comeback for everything" - Fans react to Mike Perry's hilarious graduation at press conference with Jake Paul

As the 11th opponent of Jake Paul, Mike Perry is introducing himself to a new fanbase that has fully embraced his antics. Throughout fight week, Perry has consistently engaged in an exchange of emotions with Paul, much to the delight of fans.

Their increasingly viral interactions peaked at the event press conference on July 18 with thousands of fans watching live. In one of the event's most notable moments, Paul attempted to scrutinize his opponent by calling him 'Private School Perry' but ended up perfectly setting up the 32-year-old to have his first impromptu "graduation ceremony."

Fans loved the act from 'Platinum,' particularly the one-liner he threw at Paul that briefly rattled the YouTuber.

One fan praised Perry for his trash-talking ability, commenting:

"Perry has a comeback for everything"

Fan complimenting Mike Perry's trash-talking skills. [via @mmafighting on Instagram]

Most fans enjoyed the exchange between the headlining fighters but several others expressed distaste for the influencer boxing drama.

Other fans commented:

"Jake's tactics don't work on Mike"

"This stuff is so damn cringe"

"Jake Paul sucks at talking s***!"

View more fan reactions to Mike Perry's "graduation" at the press conference below:

Fans react to Mike Perry having an impromptu "graduation" at the press conference on July 18, [via @mmafighting on Instagram]

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Mike Perry's boxing history

As he enters the biggest fight of his combat sports career, Mike Perry will be competing in the boxing ring for the second time under the sport's traditional rules. Perry has become known as one of the greatest bare-knuckle fighters of all time with one fight in triad combat.

Before his rise to stardom, Perry built his brand as a unique personality in the UFC. However, his middling career did not go far in MMA, causing the promotion to decide not to extend him in 2021 when he signed with the BKFC.

Ahead of his fight with Jake Paul, Perry has lost the only other professional boxing fight of his career. 'Platinum' fell to Kenneth McNeil in 2015 by knockout in a short-notice bout following just his second professional MMA fight.