Eddie Hearn Plans Fighter Pay Revolution in UFC: “It’s Going To Be Really Interesting”

Eddie Hearn on Dana White's Bid To Take Over Boxing: "Let the battle commence"Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn wants to address the long-standing issue of low fighter pay in the UFC and is game to stand in Dana White’s way in the next few months, and “it’s going to be really interesting.”

After Conor Benn signed with Zuffa Boxing and is reportedly to be paid $15 million for one bout, many on the UFC’s payroll have questioned the pay disparity. At this burning hour, Hearn now aims to push for better compensation for athletes.

On the other hand, Dana White recently defended Conor Benn’s pay by saying that, at the end of the day, more money flowing into the sport is a good thing. The…