UFC Champion Tom Aspinall’s Dad Questions Fighter Pay, Eyes Boxing Switch
In a candid revelation, Andy Aspinall, father and longtime coach of UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall, has expressed concerns over his son’s earnings in the UFC.
Aspinall, 32, claimed the undisputed UFC heavyweight title in June following the unexpected retirement of Jon Jones and is set to defend it for the first time against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 on October 25.
Over the past five years, Aspinall has impressed fans with six first-round knockouts in his first nine UFC bouts, paving his way to the top of the division.
Speaking on his son’s future beyond mixed martial arts, Andy Aspinall told his son’s YouTube audience, “He’ll fight now and hopefully another in January. I’d like him to headline a card in England if he wants to, and then see what he wants to do next. I’d love for him to have a highly paid boxing match—there’s money there, and someone as talented as Tom should get a piece of it. Boxers are earning over a hundred times more.”
Andy hinted at the possibility of his son switching to boxing, noting, “The UFC isn’t paying that type of money. If they did, great, but I think the very top one percent should be properly compensated. Some say Tom’s money is good, compared to a soccer player, but boxing could be a better option.”
Aspinall isn’t new to the squared circle, having made his professional boxing debut in 2017 under Cage Warriors. He secured a first-round victory over Hungary’s Tamas Bajzath while trying to secure a heavyweight bout at the time.
As the UFC champion prepares for his title defense, fans are left wondering whether Aspinall will continue climbing the ranks in MMA—or pursue a lucrative career in boxing.
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