UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has not openly complained about the compensation he receives for his services. However this Sunday he launched an open questioning trying to find a way to get the payouts even a little closer to those in boxing.
Last Sunday the “boxing exhibition” between Floyd Mayweather and Logan Paul took place. A show where there were no judges and no winner, basically a sparring session with no protection. The show was very weak, but still the boxer and the youtuber came out with their pockets full.
Francis Ngannou adds to questions about MMA payouts
It has not yet been reported how many PPVs the absurd showdown between the former multi-time world boxing champion and the social media star sold. However, Paul has stated that he would likely make more than $20 million for the show.
That figure, correct or not, has caused one of the UFC’s biggest current stars to wonder how MMA could generate similar numbers.
It’s crazy to think that Logan Paul (0-1) just made $20M on a boxing exhibition.
WHAT ARE WE DOING WRONG? ?
— Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) June 7, 2021
“It’s crazy to think that Logan Paul (0-1) just won $20 million in a boxing exhibition – what are we doing wrong?”
Ngannou has become one of the UFC’s most popular stars. With five consecutive wins by KO/TKO – four of them in the first round, Francis is guaranteed to put on a show. No doubt the whole world would tune in to see the Cameroonian defend his title against Jon Jones. Unfortunately Jones’ financial claims have not been accepted by UFC.
Shortly after, Brazilian Cris Cyborg responded to Francis’ post, inviting him to leave the UFC.
Fight out your contract and join us @SHOsports
— @CrisCyborg.Com (@criscyborg) June 7, 2021
“Finish the fights on your contract and join us on Showtime Sports.”
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