about 1 month ago

Eddie Hearn Warns UFC Fighters Could “Revolt” Over Zuffa Boxing Pay Gap

Matchroom Boxing promoter warned UFC fighters may rebel if Zuffa Boxing pays boxers more, saying, “There’ll be a revolt” once they compare earnings. He cited UFC’s higher revenue and marquee matchups, adding, “Why are we making so much less than the boxers?” Hearn pointed to top UFC draws earning less than boxers with smaller commercial pull, calling roster reaction inevitable.