Navigating the economics of the fight game is irrevocably complex. It is a facet that any rising star must acquaint themselves with. This is to ensure they can maintain longevity within the sport. According to a 2017 report, only 0.09% of fighters (Boxing and MMA) are capable of earning over $2million annually. For those select few who are counted among the upper echelons, a question mark has always loomed around the distractions that this can incur.
On Friday’s episode of You’re Welcome! With Chael Sonnen. The former UFC middleweight title contender explored if it is wealth and the consequent lavish lifestyle that a champion may adopt, or something entirely different that acts as the primary detractor from remaining atop the proverbial summit.