The YouTuber-turned-pro-boxer Jake Paul is set to face Tyron Woodley in his upcoming bout. Paul claimed that he turned down a higher purse for his fight with Woodley in order to let the fighters on his undercard could earn career-high pay-days.
Jake Paul talks about Tyron Woodley bout
The YouTube star has been vocal about UFC President Dana White for under-paying their fighters in the promotion. But he has put his money to ensure Amanda Serrano, Daniel Dubois, and even rivals Tommy Fury and Tyron Woodley earn bigger purses by taking a personal pay cut. Logan Paul Reveals ‘Scary’ Khabib News
Paul recently explained his take while speaking to Mirror Fighting .
Here is what he had to say:
“It’s coming out of my pockets for sure. 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.”
Woodley and Paul are set to go head to head on August 29.
