Who says Jake Paul is a complete douchebag? Well, many people, but that doesn’t apply here.
The Sporting News recently revealed that Paul took less money in his bout against Tyron Woodley so everybody on the undercard could get a record payday. Paul has been on record advocating for increased pay in the realm of combat sports and seems to have put his money where his mouth is for the cause.
Paul told the U.K. Mirror that he is taking a pay cut on the fight in order to pay the undercard fighters more than they’ve ever made before for a fight. Even his opponent, Woodley, will benefit, Paul said. “It’s coming out of my pockets for sure,” Paul told the Mirror. “Like, directly out of my purse.
The full quote:
“It’s coming out of my pockets for sure,” Paul told the Mirror. “Like, directly out of my purse. Everyone on the card is getting the biggest pay-day that they’ve ever had as a fighter and that’s just part of my movement. Look, these fighters deserve more and I want everyone to be excited and I want everyone to know that we as fighters should take care of each other.”
The other fights on Sunday included Amanda Serrano vs. Yamileth Mercado, Ivan Baranchyk vs. Montana Love, Daniel Dubois vs. Joe Cusumano and Tommy Fury vs. Anthony Taylor.
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Jake Paul just defeated former UFC champion Tyron Woodley in a split decision.
