Many feel that Jake Paul has contributed to increased fighter pay in recent times by setting up entertaining bouts and events.
UFC lightweight Al Iaquinta has urged Jake Paul to continue fighting after the 4-0 undefeated boxer referred to himself as a “retired boxer” on social media. Iaquinta credited Paul for helping MMA fighters bag big paydays by setting up crossover events.
Iaquinta told Jake Paul that he has the platform to help his colleagues and he should use it to make a profit for himself and fellow fighters while he still can.
Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley take home $2 million each for recent showdown
Jake Paul’s name has been on the lips of the entire MMA community after ‘The Problem Child’ defeated former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley via a split decision on Sunday night.
Jake Paul’s showdown with Tyron Woodley attracted a lot of eyeballs across the globe and both fighters secured a handsome $2 million payday for their performances on the night. It is also most likely the biggest payday of Woodley’s career.
Jake Paul has called out UFC president Dana White multiple times about the fighter pay system in the promotion.
Ahead of his fight against Woodley, Jake Paul claimed he personally made sure that all fighters competing on the card were getting “paid the most they ever got paid to fight.”
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