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Mike Perry: Jail, Flint, Bare Knuckle Brutality & Why He's Knocking Out Nate Diaz on Netflix | Square Up

Two-time world champion Andre Berto sits down with the King of Violence himself — Mike Perry. No filter. No script. Just the real story. Mike Perry is about to step into the biggest fight of his life against Nate Diaz on Netflix, and he's not coming to survive — he's coming to knock him out. In this episode, Mike breaks down exactly why, and what most people don't understand about the man behind the chaos. We go deep on everything:     •    The Netflix mega-fight: Mike Perry vs. Nate Diaz — what's really at stake     •    Connor McGregor and Jake Paul — Mike gives his unfiltered take     •    The brutal reality of Bare Knuckle Fighting and why most fighters don't have the mental toughness to do it     •    How Mike became the undisputed King of BKFC and what it cost him     •    Growing up in Flint, Michigan and Florida — the streets, the hunger, the grind     •    Being bullied as a kid and how that shaped his mentality     •    His father's tough love and what it built in him     •    Going to jail — and how he used every day inside to stay locked in on becoming a champion     •    3 years out of jail: straight to the UFC, straight to impact     •    Why his mindset separates him from everyone else in combat sports This is what Square Up is built for. Real conversations with real champions. Subscribe. Turn on notifications. You don't want to miss what's coming next. 🥊 Square Up with Andre Berto — where champions speak. Mike Perry, Nate Diaz Netflix, Mike Perry vs Nate Diaz, BKFC, Bare Knuckle Fighting, Andre Berto, Square Up, UFC, Jake Paul fight, Connor McGregor, Flint Michigan, combat sports podcast, boxing interview, MMA interview, King of Violence, PFL, bare knuckle boxing, fighter interview 2025, Netflix boxing This episode hit different. Mike Perry is not what the headlines make him out to be — this is the real story. Flint. Jail. Bare knuckle. Netflix. He's been building to this moment his whole life. Drop a 🥊 if you're riding with Mike Perry vs Nate Diaz on Netflix. And if this is your first time here — welcome to Square Up. Hit subscribe. We're just getting started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Winky Wright Finally Tells It All | The Hard Road, Mosley, Trinidad, Hip-Hop & Respect

Boxing legend Winky Wright sits down with Andre Berto for one of his most personal and revealing interviews ever. In this episode, Winky opens up about growing up in Washington, D.C., being raised by his grandmother, moving to Tampa, meeting Dan Birmingham, building his amateur foundation, and taking the hard road as a pro — including fighting overseas to earn recognition before the world finally caught on. We also get into the fights and moments that built his legacy: Fernando Vargas, Shane Mosley, Félix Trinidad, Jermain Taylor, Bernard Hopkins, his elite jab and defensive genius, and how he earned respect in one of boxing’s toughest eras. Winky also speaks on crossing into the hip-hop world, and his relationships with names like J. Prince, Roy Jones Jr., Chris Lighty, Chris Gotti, Damon Dash, and more. This isn’t just a boxing interview. It’s the story of a man who got it out the mud, took the hard road, and forced the sport to respect him. If you know boxing, you know Winky was different. And if you don’t — this episode will show you exactly why. Tap in, subscribe, and drop a comment: What was the most underrated moment of Winky Wright’s career? #WinkyWright #AndreBerto #Boxing #SquareUp #ShaneMosley #FelixTrinidad #BernardHopkins #JermainTaylor #FernandoVargas #RoyJonesJr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Grammy Winner Rico Love Knows Boxing Better Than Most Fighters — And He'll Prove It | Square Up

You know Rico Love from the hits — Usher, Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, Trey Songz. But what you don't know is that Rico Love has been studying the fight game since his dad put a VHS tape of Thriller in Manila in front of him as a kid. And he never stopped. In this episode of Square Up, Andre Berto sits down with Grammy Award-winning songwriter, producer, and artist Rico Love — and what unfolds is one of the most honest, surprising, and flat-out real conversations about boxing, life, and what it means to compete at the highest level. What goes down in this episode:     •    Rico breaks down Tank Davis, Shakur Stevenson, and Devin Haney at a level most analysts can't touch     •    Andre reveals what REALLY happened mentally and physically in the Ortiz fight — and why he was never truly ready     •    The psychology of walking to the ring — and why some fighters never make it out of the dressing room     •    Why the CAMP is harder than the fight — and why fighters miss the pain when it's over     •    Rico's come-up story: from rapper signed to Usher to writing Confessions, Climax, and hits for Beyoncé     •    How Rico wrote Mr. Wrong, 4AM, and Heart Attack in the same two days — while living every single word     •    The Floyd Mayweather broken hands theory that will change how you see his entire career     •    Why Rico says "I want to move and act like a champion" — and what that means for his life now Round 7 — The KO Round: Andre asks Rico the question nobody else would ask. You'll want to see his answer. This is Square Up. Champions don't just fight in the ring — every conversation is a fight. 🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss an episode. 🏆 📲 Follow Andre: Instagram @andreberto | YouTube: Square Up with Andre Berto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

DAVID BENAVIDEZ GOES OFF: “I’m The New Face of Boxing” | Zurdo, Canelo & More

David Benavidez sits down with Andre Berto for one of his most explosive interviews yet on SQUARE UP. With a massive Cinco de Mayo weekend fight coming up against Zurdo Ramirez, Benavidez speaks on why he believes he can become the new face of boxing and why his style makes him must-see TV every time he steps in the ring. In this episode, David opens up about:     •    His huge upcoming fight with Zurdo Ramirez     •    Why a Canelo Alvarez fight may never happen     •    Carving his own path instead of waiting on anybody     •    Wanting the biggest names next: Bivol, Beterbiev, Opetaia and more     •    Becoming the face of Cinco de Mayo weekend     •    His upbringing, his mentality, and the road to becoming The Mexican Monster     •    Getting thrown in with top pros at a young age, including stories from coming up around elite fighters like Gennady Golovkin This is David Benavidez like you’ve never seen him before — raw, focused, confident, and ready to run through the biggest names in the sport. Tap in with SQUARE UP and make sure you like, comment, and subscribe. Who should David Benavidez fight next after Zurdo? #DavidBenavidez #SquareUp #AndreBerto #Boxing #ZurdoRamirez #Canelo #Bivol #Beterbiev #Opetaia #TheMexicanMonster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Damon Dash Doesn't Hold Back

Damon Dash doesn’t hold back. In this powerful episode of SQUARE UP, 2x World Champion Andre Berto sits down with legendary entrepreneur and Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder Damon Dash for a raw, unfiltered conversation about the mindset that built an empire. From his Harlem upbringing to discovering Jay-Z and building one of the most influential companies in hip-hop history, Dame breaks down how Roc-A-Fella became more than just a record label — it became a blueprint for ownership, culture, and generational wealth. Dame also opens up about: • The mentality that made him fearless in business • Finding and believing in Jay-Z before the world knew him • Building Roc-A-Fella into a multi-million dollar empire • Why ownership is everything in the music business • His move into boxing and becoming Andre Berto’s first promoter • The real story behind the controversies that followed • Lessons on loyalty, power, and protecting your vision This episode is part business masterclass, part cultural history, and part life philosophy from one of the most outspoken figures in entertainment. Whether you respect him, disagree with him, or are just curious about the truth behind the headlines — this conversation is impossible to ignore. Tap in. About SQUARE UP Hosted by 2x World Champion Andre Berto, SQUARE UP brings you real conversations with fighters, entrepreneurs, and cultural icons. No scripts. No filters. Just raw stories, mindset, and the moments that shape champions. Subscribe for more episodes: 🥊 Fighters 💼 Entrepreneurs 🎤 Cultural legends Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]