Ryan Garcia is happy to see Dana White enter the world of boxing. Nonetheless, that didn’t cease him from throwing some shade on the UFC over its paltry payouts.
Not too long ago, White revealed that he was teaming up with Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the Basic Leisure Authority in Saudi Arabia, to carry the UFC mannequin to the squared circle. Few particulars have been revealed relating to what this new TKO-led boxing promotion will provide, however the buzz to date has been principally optimistic.
Even former WBC interim light-weight titleholder Ryan Garcia is happy to see what White and Co. brings to his sport of selection, as long as they don’t find yourself paying boxers like they do combined martial artists.
“If they pay like the UFC, though, we might not like it,” Garcia advised The Schmo. “We might not like it. But I’m happy, you know, Dana is getting involved. He’s a great dude, and I’m sure they’re going to do big things.”
The UFC has been underneath fireplace for years relating to fighter pay, particularly when in comparison with different skilled sports activities leagues. The NBA, MLB, NHL, and NHL all have a income share of roughly 50 %, which means that half the group’s income usually go to the athletes. Main League Soccer pays a whopping 76 % of its income share to the gamers.
In the meantime, the UFC has a income share that hovers round 16-20 %.
Ryan Garcia returns to the ring on Might 2
On Might 2, Ryan Garcia will step again contained in the ring in opposition to Rolando Romero after serving a one-year suspension from the NYSAC following his struggle with Devin Haney in April 2024.
Initially, the bout was dominated a majority determination victory for ‘King Ryan,’ however the consequence was later overturned to a no contest after Garicia’s pre and post-fight samples examined optimistic for Ostarine. Garcia vehemently denied the allegations, however he finally determined to take a plea deal over taking it to trial.
Haney may also compete on the Deadly Fury in Instances Sq. card in Might, squaring off with Jose Ramirez within the co-main occasion.
