Max Holloway urges UFC fighters ‘know your worth’ after Zuffa Boxing’s reported $15 million purse for Conor Benn
MMA Fighting • • general
Key Points:
- Conor Benn is set to earn $15 million for his April 26 fight against Regis Prograis under the Zuffa Boxing banner, a figure that has surprised many UFC fighters given the organization's typical pay scale.
- UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway criticized the disparity in fighter pay, urging fighters to unite and demand better compensation under the new $7.7 billion Paramount+ broadcasting deal.
- Holloway emphasized the importance of fighters knowing their worth and standing firm in negotiations, warning against undervaluing themselves in contract discussions.
- Former UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson and Georges St-Pierre have also highlighted the need for fighters to support each other rather than compete internally, advocating for collective action to improve pay and conditions
