Jones to Receive $25 Million for Aspinall Match

UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has found an unusual ally in YouTuber turned boxer Jake Paul.
Paul, who is known for defeating older UFC fighters and provoking Dana White, has urged the UFC to compensate Jones appropriately for his upcoming fight against interim champ Tom Aspinall. Paul proposes a guaranteed $25 million payment plus a share of the pay-per-view earnings, similar to what Deontay Wilder earns.
Despite Jones’ past disagreements over contracts with the UFC, he currently shares a positive rapport with White, with both expressing respect for each other’s achievements.
The future appears uncertain, particularly if Jones emerges victorious in his upcoming bout against Stipe Miocic. Will he push for higher pay for future matches, potentially creating tension with the UFC?
The interplay among Jones, White, and Paul injects a fresh element of intrigue into the combat sports landscape.