Music speaks. On their way to the ring, a fighter is accompanied by a song of their choice which expresses their mindset. So, in a way, with walkout songs, fighters communicate with the spectators. In the past, Jake Paul, Mike Perry, and Amanda Serrano carefully selected walkout songs to tell the world what they kept hidden in their hearts.

Ahead of Mike Perry vs. Jake Paul, we revisit some of the songs favored by the fighters. Here is why Jake Paul chose Lil Durk while Perry favored Juice Wrld and Amanda Serrano sided with Farukko.

Tale of a superstar and a bandit: Walkout songs used by Jake Paul and Mike Perry

When Jake Paul was fighting Nate Diaz, he was accompanied by Lil Durk and his song All My Life which is a collaboration with J. Cole. In the song, All My Life, Lil Durk sings, “Never thought I would make it. They couldn’t break me. The media called me a menace. Some said I’d never be a superstar.” This is the story of Paul’s life. His boxing career has been questioned innumerable times and purists considered him a “menace” to the sport as he frequently squared off against retired MMA fighters.

However, one cannot overlook Paul’s contribution to boxing. Besides building Most Valuable Promotions, he brought significant viewership to the sport with his enormous fanbase. So of course, despite all the doubters, Paul is today a superstar. On the other hand, in his fight against Mickey Gall, Mike Perry walked out with Juice Wrld‘s Bandit. There is an interesting story about why.

Mike Perry replaced three cornermen with his then-girlfriend Latory Gonzalez [now wife, Latory Perry]. As per Perry, he did not need anybody else when Latory was by his side. So, he picked Bandit which has the following lyrics that complement Perry’s move – “Ayy, my girl the definition of a bad b**h
Stole her heart, I’m the definition of a bandit.”

The pride of Puerto Rico: Amanda Serrano’s favorite walkout song

On the undercard, Amanda Serrano will face Stevie Morgan. She likes to stay close to her roots and her favorite walkout song reflects the same. In 2021 when Serrano fought Yamileth Mercado, the Puerto Rican boxer walked out in the company of Puerto Rican artist Farukko to his hit Pepas. Later, Farukko appreciated Serrano’s selection on social media while Serrano celebrated the appreciation by calling Farukko Puerto Rico’s “best artist.”

In 2022, alongside Katie Taylor, Amanda Serrano headlined the first-ever women’s boxing match inside Madison Square Garden. At the Mecca of boxing, besides the aspirations of thousands of women around the world, the Puerto Rican boxer was representing her culture and home. So, once again, she decided to walk out, vibing to Farukko’s Pepas.

From Mexican banda music to hip-hop: Songs favored by Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Uriah Hall

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. will fight former UFC fighter Uriah Hall on the undercard as well. Two and a half years after his victory over David Zegarra, Chavez Jr. is finally returning to the ring. In the biggest fight of his professional career, Chavez Jr. faced Canelo Alvarez in 2017 where he went the distance of twelve rounds with Saul before losing the fight via UD. In that important fight, when Chavez Jr. walked out to face Alvarez, they played El Sinaloense.

On the other hand, one will never forget UFC 261 where Chris Wideman snapped his right leg after Uriah Hall checked his kick. In that memorable fight, Hall made one hell of an entrance as he walked out with Nas’ Made You Look playing in the background. The song choice set the tone for the fight. Hall was on a mission and Nas’ beats did justice to it.

With that said, who do you think had the best walkout song? If you were fighting, what would you play in the background, making your way to the ring? Let us know in the comments below.