Jake Paul: I'll retire from boxing, fight Masvidal to increase UFC fighters' pay
Jake Paul issued a challenge to UFC president Dana White on Saturday and is willing to put his boxing career on the line for the cause.
The social media influencer said he will immediately retire from boxing and fight Jorge Masvidal in the UFC if White agrees to three terms.
The terms involve higher pay for UFC combatants, fighters receiving 50% of the company's annual take-home, and long-term health care for fighters who may suffer from prolonged injuries like brain damage.
Happy new year @danawhite. Here is a real challenge for you…
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) January 1, 2022
I will immediately retire from boxing and fight Jorge Masvidal in the UFC if you agree to: pic.twitter.com/bJScDVITvL
"The Problem Child" gave White a five-day deadline to accept his terms and until March 31, 2022, to implement the changes if accepted.
The 24-year-old has been trying to get a fight with Masvidal since winning his last boxing match over former UFC champion Tyron Woodley on Dec. 18. Paul is now 5-0 since joining the professional boxing ranks.