Football icon Chad Ochocinco has been presented with a unique opportunity: a chance to compete for the Dirty Boxing Championship. The offer comes from none other than Mike Perry, known as `Platinum`.
Perry`s challenge was issued during a recent event hosted by a new fight promotion co-owned by UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones. The event, which took place in Miami, Florida, featured a main event between Yoel Romero and Ras Hylton.
During the broadcast, Perry expressed his respect for Ochocinco, recalling their past encounter in a boxing match on the undercard of Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul. Despite Ochocinco being knocked down in that fight, Perry acknowledged their friendly relationship.
Now, Perry is proposing a fight for the Dirty Boxing world title, inviting Ochocinco to step into the ring and face him. He even extended the invitation to Shannon Sharpe to come and witness the potential matchup.
It remains to be seen if Ochocinco will accept Perry`s challenge. The former NFL star has expressed interest in returning to combat sports and has recently discussed a potential bout with James Harrison. Shawne Merriman has also entered the fray, suggesting he would like to fight Harrison himself.
Merriman, who has a background in boxing and a passion for MMA, even runs his own fight promotion, `Lights Out Xtreme Fighting`. The possibility of Ochocinco venturing into the world of Dirty Boxing adds another layer of intrigue to the crossover between NFL stars and combat sports.
