Beyond legacy and accomplishments, fighters step into the ring and risk their lives to earn a living. But what happens when they don’t receive the money they’re owed—and the government shows up to collect instead, conveniently calling it tax? Well, you need only look at the life of boxing legend Joe Louis. Now, former UFC fighter and current BKFC champion Mike Perry knows that scenario all too well.

‘Platinum’ Perry recently took to X to share his ordeal, one he says has nearly pushed him into retirement because of a massive tax bill. According to Perry, the issue stems from an accounting error made by his financial managers involving the payday from the biggest fight of his career—his showdown with Jake Paul last year. So what exactly went wrong?

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