UFC middleweight champ Sean Strickland has actually revealed his aggravation with the promo over fighter pay, recommending he might relinquish his title and finish his agreement before pursuing a boxing match with Jake Paul.
Strickland had actually been anticipated to protect his title versus Nassourdine Imavov at UFC 335, however settlements stopped working to produce a contract. The American just recently appeared to validate reports that his monetary needs lagged the hold-up, reacting “bingo lol” when asked on Instagram whether he had actually asked for more cash.
“I got ta be sincere, unless things alter with the UFC Im kinda over it,” composed Strickland on X, as he resolved his discontentment with his existing agreement and recommended that he might pursue chances outside the promo.
Strickland likewise indicated the reported $15 million payday protected by fighter Conor Benn following his relocate to Zuffa Boxing, questioning the variation in incomes in between fighters. He recommended that going up to light heavyweight and finishing his staying UFC commitments might permit him to pursue a more financially rewarding boxing contest versus Jake Paul.
The 185-pound champ likewise revealed disappointment with the needs of making the middleweight limitation, recommending that the monetary benefits did not validate the effort included. No contract has actually been reached concerning his proposed title defence versus Imavov, who formerly used to contribute $500,000 of his own cash towards protecting the match.
Strickland gained back the UFC middleweight champion with a split choice success over Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328 in May, starting his 2nd reign as champ. Imavov had actually been anticipated to get the next title chance, however no bout has actually been formally revealed, leaving Strickland’s instant future unsure.
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