In any sport, when you ask athletes what fuels their fire, they’ll probably say it’s all about flying their flag high and making their countrymen proud by putting their roots on the map. Interestingly, this has gained more traction among fighters, especially after the beef between Israel Adesanya and Dricus Du Plessis, who are set to duke it out to prove their ethnicity at UFC 305. So, let’s uncover the details behind Izzy’s nationality and ethnicity, which fueled the fire with Du Plessis.
Speaking of Adesanya’s roots, let’s rewind to when ‘Izzy’ was born in Lagos, Nigeria. Adesanya’s mom, Taiwo, a nurse, and his dad, Oluwafemi, an accountant,, raised him together. He was schooled at Chrisland School in Opebi, where he was knee-deep in the Taekwondo club until his mom pulled the plug due to an injury.
When ‘The Last Stylebender‘ turned 10, the family packed their bags and moved to Rotorua, New Zealand. Subsequently, Adesanya attended Rotorua Boys’ High School as his parents wanted to hook their kid up with an A-list education that’s famous worldwide.
Since then, he has lived in New Zealand. Regarding citizenship, he has dual status, both Nigerian and New Zealand, making him a true Nigerian and a Kiwi. However, ‘Izzy‘ is not just a star in these two worlds; he is a global phenomenon that has earned millions from it.
How Much Has Israel Adesanya Made?
Putting everything on the line and cashing in every time is tough. But stars like Israel Adesanya have shown that the rewards can be off the charts if you play your cards right. Just look at Izzy—he is raking in millions every time he steps into the octagon.
According to reports, he has banked over $15 million just from his fight purse. On top of that, sponsorships sweeten the deal and make it even bigger. From being the first-ever UFC fighter to sign with Puma to teaming up with games like Call of Duty, Izzy’s profile is solid when it comes to sponsorship cash. And this will surely skyrocket in the future as well.
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