In the wake of 2021’s boxing spectacles, fighter pay has once again become a hot topic of discussion. UFC elite competitors like Francis Ngannou and Paulo Costa have already expressed their displeasure about the money they’re getting.
Then you have former welterweight champion Tyron Woodley, who’s seemingly found greener pastures outside of the UFC. “The Chosen One” is currently scheduled to fight YouTuber turned boxer Jake Paul in what he described as the easiest fight and biggest purse of his career.
His former boss Dana White, however, isn’t buying it.
“I’ve been hearing that bullshit forever.