Who Is Mike Perry’s Wife? Inside His Relationship With Latory Gonzalez
By Ali Hammad December 02, 2025 05:51
In the raw, unforgiving arena of bare-knuckle boxing, where Mike "Platinum" Perry reigns as the self-proclaimed King of Violence, stability isn't forged in the ring it's found ringside. At 34, the Flint, Michigan brawler has built an undefeated 8-0 streak in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) since ditching the UFC in 2021, racking up knockouts over legends like Luke Rockhold and Eddie Alvarez. But amid the chaos of flying fists and viral trash talk, one constant has grounded him: his wife, Latory Gonzalez Perry. The 33-year-old Texan isn't just the mother of his two young children she's his coach, his confidante, and the unexpected architect of his most improbable victories. "She's my queen, my everything," Perry said after his unanimous decision win over Julian Lane in his BKFC debut. "Latory doesn't just hold me down; she lifts me up higher than anyone ever has."
Their story reads like a Hollywood script scripted by fate, with a heavyweight assist from UFC hall-of-famer Jon Jones. It was early 2020, fresh off Perry's messy split from ex-wife Danielle Nickerson a professional tennis player whose five-year marriage imploded amid allegations of domestic turmoil that nearly derailed his career. Perry, then reeling from back-to-back UFC losses and a public arrest for allegedly assaulting a fan, found himself in an Albuquerque nightclub, nursing wounds both literal and figurative. Enter Jones, the light heavyweight GOAT, spotting a spark between his old acquaintance Gonzalez and the wild-eyed welterweight. "Jon saw me walk in and just smiled," Perry recounted on CBS Sports that summer. "He looked to his right, grabbed Latory's hand, then mine brought 'em together like he was tying a knot. I picked her up, hugged her tight, and said, 'Let's get out of here.' Boom. That was it."
Gonzalez, born Latory Gonzalez on October 8, 1992, in Lubbock, Texas, to a proud Mexican-American family, wasn't some wide-eyed groupie. A standout collegiate wrestler at Lubbock Christian University, she traded takedowns for a life intertwined with combat sports early on. Her grandfather, Tomas Gonzalez, had immigrated from Mexico, laying the foundation for a lineage of grit and resilience. By her early 20s, Latory had dabbled in boxing and martial arts, competing in regional wrestling circuits across the U.S. But it was her poise under pressure that caught Perry's eye. "She's tough as nails," he told Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour in 2022. "Grew up wrestling boys twice her size now she's schooling me in camp." With over 30,000 Instagram followers (@latoryperry), her feed is a vibrant mosaic: beach sunsets in Florida, family hikes in the Smokies, and candid shots of Perry play-wrestling their kids. It's a far cry from the bloodied canvases she now overlooks.
The couple's bond ignited publicly in June 2020, just months after their meet-cute. Perry, ever the provocateur, shocked the MMA world by entering UFC Vegas 4 against Mickey Gall with only Gonzalez in his corner no coaches, no cornermen, just his new girlfriend in a ninja-style face mask, stool in hand. It was a middle finger to the American Top Team (ATT) staff he'd grown disillusioned with, and a gamble that paid off handsomely: Perry dominated Gall over three rounds, earning a split decision in one of the night's most talked-about bouts. "Her cornering? Perfect," Perry gushed post-fight on MMA Fighting. "I told her years ago she'd be the one in my corner someday. She gave me a kiss between rounds, said 'Go get him' that's all I needed. I am the one fighting, not these coaches." Gonzalez, thrust into the spotlight, later reflected on Instagram: "This is all kind of new to her... but everybody loves her." The win wasn't just redemption; it was romance under the lights, with Perry dedicating the performance to "my queen, who makes the violence worth it."
Fatherhood followed swiftly, testing and tempering Perry's fire. In July 2020, Gonzalez announced their pregnancy on social media, a joyful post amid Perry's own storm: a DUI arrest and UFC suspension for the fan altercation. "Surprise everyone! We are going to be parents 😭💙," she wrote. "I’m glad I get to have my person by my side... he has been so helpful with me during my pregnancy. I’m so blessed. If you have anything negative to say, stay out the way." Their son, Ocean Perry, arrived on January 6, 2021 a bundle of energy who, at four years old, already shadows his dad in mitt work. But 2021 brought turbulence: rumors swirled of a split when Perry posted cryptic Instagram Stories hinting Gonzalez had "left" him during a low point. "My girlfriend left me, so I'm just out here wandering," he lamented in a video, fueling speculation. Yet, like Perry's comebacks, they rebounded stronger. A second child, daughter Audysséys Perry, was born in March 2023, completing their "chaotic and loving family," as Gonzalez describes it.
By July 7, 2023, the pair made it official in a sun-drenched Las Vegas ceremony—Perry in a crisp white suit, Gonzalez radiant in a flowing gown, surrounded by a tight circle of fighters and family. "Sky is the limit! I love my wife @latoryperry," Perry captioned wedding photos. "Thankful for all our friends and family... God bless!" The nuptials capped a journey from barstool spark to unbreakable partnership, with Gonzalez evolving from cornerwoman to full-fledged trainer. She's been a fixture at BKFC events, barking adjustments during Perry's 60-second demolition of Thiago Alves at KnuckleMania 4 in 2024 and his grueling war with Jeremy Stephens at BKFC 82 in October. "Latory's the real MVP," Perry said on his OverDogs Podcast last year. "She spots the shots I miss, keeps me sharp. Without her, I'd still be swinging wild."
Their dynamic defies the fighter-wife trope. Gonzalez isn't content playing cheerleader; she's in the trenches, sparring ideas and dissecting tape. During Perry's infamous 2024 boxing loss to Jake Paul a sixth-round TKO that left him wobbly but unbowed she was the lone voice of calm, towel ready but never thrown. "She's my rock in the storm," Perry admitted afterward. "Fought for her, for the kids lost the battle, but we're winning the war." Off the mat, they've built a life of quiet triumphs: a modest Orlando home, family road trips, and Gonzalez's budding wellness brand promoting mental health for fighters' partners. Amid Perry's $2.5 million net worth bolstered by an $8 million BKFC deal Latory's estimated $1.5 million from wrestling endorsements and social gigs underscores her independence.
As Perry eyes 2026 with whispers of a Paul rematch or BKFC title defense, Gonzalez remains the steady force. In a sport that chews up hearts as easily as hands, their union is Platinum-proof: forged in fire, unbreakable. "From that nightclub to this life? It's a miracle," Perry reflected on Pound 4 Pound earlier this year. "Latory didn't just win my heart she conquered the chaos."
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