Who is Rosie Perez? Oscar-nominated actress is on Netflix call for Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson

Who is Rosie Perez: On Friday night, AT&T Stadium was packed with stars and celebrities, including Travis Scott, Libby Dunn, Ralph Macchio and Jerry Jones, who came to Arlington, Texas to experience the big thing.

Many came to see if former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson could conjure magic with his piston-like hands to take on internet superstar Jake Paul.

Who is Rosie Perez?

Known for her roles in Do the Right Thing, White Boys Can’t Get It and Birds of Prey, Rosie Perez is a lifelong boxing fan with a deep connection to the sport.

According to ESPN, she used to watch boxing matches with her family and parlayed that love into her professional life.

Perez has been a long-time presence in the boxing world, frequently attending major fights for over a decade, sharing her insights and providing commentary on the sport of boxing.

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Perez also served as a short-lived co-host on “The View.” She joined the panel in September 2014, but left in 2015.

Is Rosie Perez a boxing fan?

In a word, yes, Rosie Perez is a boxing fan. She is also passionate about all things related to the sweet science.

The Brooklyn native has been involved in the sport for years, displaying her passion for the craft in the introductory scene of Spike Lee’s 1989 classic “Do the Right Thing.” The “First Lady of Boxing” Perez is one of them. She has been a huge fan of the boxing game, past and present. In 2015, she co-hosted the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Gala, which honored a number of outstanding boxers, including Marvin Hager, Lennox Lewis, Felix Trinidad, Roger Mayweather and Floyd Mayweather.

Perez also has a longstanding friendship with Tyson. Ahead of Friday’s bout, she was tasked with leading a Q&A session with the former undisputed world heavyweight champion.