Morning Report | Israel Adesanya reacts to Conor Benn big payday: ‘I want $15 million for one fight, too’
MMA Fighting • • sports
Key Points:
- Israel Adesanya expressed mixed feelings about Zuffa Boxing's lucrative contracts, particularly Conor Benn's reported $15 million one-fight deal, highlighting the disparity compared to typical UFC fighter pay.
- Adesanya acknowledged Dana White's strategy to expand into boxing as a way to "spice up" the combat sports portfolio, noting the challenge and appeal it brings to White's business model.
- Despite recognizing the talent and value of top boxers signed to Zuffa Boxing, Adesanya emphasized his commitment to the UFC, jokingly expressing a desire for similarly high pay but focusing on his upcoming fight against Joe Pyfer.
- The signing of Conor Benn and other boxers to large contracts has sparked discussion among
