A new boxing league spearheaded by UFC CEO Dana White and Saudi backer Turki Alalshikh has unveiled its proposed fighter pay structure.
The league, which also involves WWE President Nick Khan, aims to reshape the sport by ensuring the best face the best while eliminating the fragmented title system. White has been vocal about his mission to fix boxing, emphasizing a more structured and competitive ranking system.
According to a report from BoxingScene.com, early contract details indicate a tiered salary system based on a fighter’s ranking within the league. These contracts bind fighters for three years after their first bout, with a mandatory two-year commitment following the signing date. The focus is on rising talent and mid-level boxers rather than established superstars.
Breakdown Of League Fighter Salaries
The pay scale for the new league is structured around a fighter’s ranking. Unranked fighters set to compete in 10-round bouts will earn a base purse of $20,000. Once ranked in the No. 5 to No. 10 range by the league, their earnings jump to $50,000 per fight. Fighters climbing to the No. 3 or No. 4 spots will see a significant bump, earning $125,000 per bout.
Title contenders stand to make even more, with a $375,000 payout for challenging for the league’s championship. Defending champions will command the highest listed purse- $750,000 per fight.
Unlike this new structure, traditional boxing relies on promoters, TV deals, and sanctioning bodies to dictate pay. White’s approach aims to simplify the landscape, creating a more transparent path for fighters to climb the ranks and increase their earnings.
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While the pay scale may not be enough to lure boxing’s top superstars, it provides a clear financial path for rising fighters looking for consistent opportunities. With Dana White’s track record in combat sports and Alalshikh’s financial backing, this league could bring much-needed reform to professional boxing. The question now is whether it will attract the talent necessary to make an impact.
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