Why Boxing Stars Make So Much Money (and Why UFC Stars Don't)

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[tjlovesfights]

Took me this long to realize saying “the” MMA doesn’t make sense. I guess I’m still a filthy fucking casual

[anthonymatthews]

Being a boxer is kinda of like being an independent artist
Being in the UFC is like getting signed to that 360 deal 😩

[stroketyson]

Woodley said he made more money in 2 fights vs Jake than he did in 20 years of MMA

[SuperTommox]

The UFC did some really shady stuff, especialy the Reebok deal. As you pointed out, the Ufc employs hundreds of fighters, so maybe we should factor all the purses not just the high end ones. One thing I love about the Ufc is that you can easily identify who deserves criticism. It's Dana White. The Ufc has a face. You can call him out. Boxing does not.

[Quickeasyguitarlessons]

Wow Mohammad Ali really did a lot for his fellow boxers. What a great man not only he was a great fighter but also an incredibly smart one.

[GeorgeRuiz]

I'm a boxing manager and I applaud your clear, concise explanation. Well done!

[JT-ynbk]

Paying fighters less than 20% of the revenue while denying them sponsorship opportunities is disgusting. I wonder what percentage of the PPV buys goes into the fighters pockets… The UFC will brag about record profits yet pay the fighters the same in addition to keeping the same $50k bonuses. Keep in mind that the fighters still have to pay over half of their purse towards management, coaching, taxes, travel, etc.

The solution would be for the fighters to come together to unionize. It’s no wonder why current champs complain about the pay + so many former champs/ stars have so many bad things to say about the company. I can’t see myself paying for another PPV knowing that such a small portion of that is going to the warriors who risk their long term health for our entertainment.

[LLC]

At the time of the Klitschko fight, the pound was over 50% higher than the dollar. So at the time, it was more like $45M and they each got $22.5M.

[TitansQuarterback]

The risk to reward is unbelievable in the ufc. Why people try so hard to fight in the ufc aware of how they’re being exploited is unbelievable. Boxing is the way.

[موسى_]

I love both fighting and business case studies. This is the perfect channel for me.

[NotADuncon]

Saying "average boxer makes less than an average ufc fighter" is a bit silly. You are comparing the whole sport of boxing to the post prestigious MMA (the sport) organization.

[boohoo]

This video makes a lot of sense actually. I've always been interested in why there was such a difference in pay between boxing and MMA. Thanks for the video.

[mohammedkhaliq]

The UFC really screws fighters over by employing them as “independent contractors” with all the responsibilities but without any of the benefits that independent contractors enjoy. The fighters are bound by a contract that gives the UFC all the power and leaves them at their mercy. Their contract renewal strategies are nasty too. For example a fighter on a five fight contract gets his contract renewed after his third fight and is purposely given a very tough match up to give the UFC more leverage. With the exception of a few fighters, almost all are treated like crap.

[RambleOn]

Bidding wars do occur for UFC fighters. Especially when a contract hits it's end. Hopefully, Bellator or One FC can reach Pride levels soon and become a major challenge for the UFC so that they no longer look like minor leagues.

[banyoutube]

GSP nailed it. Very informative video!

[developerdeveloper]

That is why Fedor never fought in the UFC, he wanted a cut.

[KNTH]

Though it may seem as there is no competitive pay in mma, there actually is. Recently Shane Burgos, not a huge name fighter, signed with PFL over resigning with the UFC because they offered more money; same with Kayla Harrison. Demetrius Johnson also started making much more money with the trade to ONE.

[nk]

Aside from the UFC being exploitative and skirting the Ali Act, boxing is just absurd with it's ppvs. I always wonder who is $75 to watch Ruiz Ortiz or Wilder Helenius. I get paying that for Canelo GGG or Joshua Usyk but no one should be paying that much for fights with such lopsided odds.

[saicharan]

This channel is like a gold mine for rookie fight enthusiasts

[bernardlam]

Awesome video, clear, concise, and straight to the point!