Ex-UFC star says organization still unfairly pushes athletes to sign lifelong name, image, and likeness agreements



Former UFC welterweight Jon Fitch says the UFC still unfairly pushes its athletes to sign lifelong agreements to give up their name, image, and likeness rights.

In an interview with Blaze News, Fitch discussed a lawsuit against the UFC that he was involved with for years. His issues with the organization began all the way back in 2008, when the UFC dropped him for refusing to sign what he described as a lifetime contract for his likeness rights. The dispute famously took just 24 hours to resolve before Fitch was welcomed back into the promotion after agreeing to terms that would see him in a UFC video game.

'They wanted me to sign my image and likeness rights away for zero dollars.'

Fitch claimed these contracts still exist and that fighters are still signing away their likeness rights in perpetuity. Particularly, Fitch referred to UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones and former champion Conor McGregor. Fitch said the UFC's consistent mentions of Jones as the greatest of all time and the organization persistently teasing McGregor's return both are efforts to capitalize on the fighters' likenesses.

"They own Jon Jones. They own him in a way that no one was ever able to own Muhammad Ali or Bruce Lee. Think about if a corporation or a film studio or Don King, like, one of Ali's promoters, owned everything about Ali," Fitch said, adding that the UFC "own[s] every fighter. That was my whole thing back then. ... They wanted me to sign my image and likeness rights away for zero dollars ... forever."

Fitch then referred to the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act of 2000, which prohibits boxing promoters from requiring boxers to grant future promotional rights as a prerequisite for competing. This rule does not apply to mixed martial arts, however, which Fitch said often traps fighters into one promotion when their marketing value is at its highest.

The 47-year-old said he didn't ask for money during his original dispute; he simply wanted a 20-year sunset clause for his likeness rights, which means he would have been under contract to this day. He further claimed that the UFC used his situation to "scare everybody else into signing, and it worked."

The class-action lawsuit against the UFC, which lasted more than 10 years, claimed that the company suppressed fighter pay by using an anti-competitive scheme to shut out rivals. The UFC has declined to comment on the suit on many occasions (in particular to MMA fighting) and has simply said that it will "vigorously defend itself and its business practices."

In February, the UFC finally settled for a whopping $375 million.

Other outlets have reported that UFC contracts often include exclusive image and likeness rights as well as competitive restrictions.

At the same time, however, former fighters such as Demetrious Johnson have expressed gratitude over the extensive likeness rights. Johnson has praised payouts that he has received from UFC video games.

The UFC didn't immediately respond to Blaze News' request for comment on Fitch's claims.

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FACT CHECK: Facebook Post Makes False Claim About Elon Musk, Imane Khelif

A post shared on Facebook claims Elon Musk has purportedly “[decided] to withdraw all support for [World Boxing Organization (WBO) programs] unless Imane Khelif’s medal and $25 million bonus are revoked.” Verdict: False Musk has not referenced the claim on his verified X account, @elonmusk, and there is no other evidence supporting the claim. Fact […]

'Absurd from top to bottom': Trans activist tells Riley Gaines the Paralympics should be combined with the regular Olympics



A transgender activist not only declared that men should be able to compete in women's sports at the Olympic level, but also agreed that Paralympians should be made to compete against able-bodied Olympians.

Blossom Brown, a male who believes he is female, appeared on "Piers Morgan Uncensored" to discuss whether or not men who identify as women should be allowed in women's sports.

Former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines also appeared on the program and cited a well-known story from the tennis world as an example of gender disparity in sports.

Gaines referred to tennis stars Serena and Venus Williams losing to No. 203-ranked male player Karsten Braasch in 1998. Braasch beat the sisters 6-1 (Serena) and 6-2 (Venus) in succession — taking only a cigarette break in between — after they claimed they could beat any male player ranked outside the top 200.

'I don't see anything wrong with it.'

Host Piers Morgan then asked Brown if he would want the upcoming Olympics in Los Angeles to be "gender-neutral," where the sexes compete with one another.

Brown immediately replied, "Absolutely."

"I don't see anything wrong with it as long as you include 'trans women,'" he added.

Morgan called the idea "completely insane" and said that in practice, it would exclude all women from winning medals.

Gaines called the idea "entirely and thoroughly absurd from top to bottom."

Brown then referred to transgender swimmer Lia (William) Thomas, who actually competed against Gaines in college swimming, as a counterpoint. The activist said that since Thomas did not win all of his events in women's swimming, he therefore stands as evidence that it is fair for men to compete against women. However, this is easily refuted by the fact that Thomas was ranked just 554th in men's swimming yet was able to win medals when competing against woman.

The activist also claimed there is collateral damage to keeping men out of women's athletics. He cited boxer Imane Khelif, saying Khelif suffered from "transphobia" abuse due to being a woman who appears more masculine.

Gaines quickly corrected Brown, stating that Khelif has been determined to be a man by three different organizations. This included endocrinologists who revealed a pelvic MRI of Khelif that showed the "absence of a uterus" and the presence of "gonads in inguinal canals," meaning testicles in the abdomen.

Brown added that more women would be subject to unfair "rigorous testing" under President Trump because he signed an executive order to prevent men from competing in women's sports.

Before the end of the segment, Gaines asked, "Do you also believe, Blossom, that we should combine the Paralympics and the Olympics? I would love to to hear an answer to that."

After Morgan reaffirmed the question, Brown replied, "I mean, why not?"

"Yeah, why not," Morgan sarcastically said, as Gaines threw her hands on her head in disbelief. Clips from the episode have already accumulated about 1.5 million views on X.

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Imane Khelif says he will fight to remain in women's boxing: 'I am not going anywhere'



Infamous boxer Imane Khelif vowed to continue to fight "in the ring" and "in the courts" in order to continue competing in women's boxing.

Khelif competed at the Paris Olympics in women's 66kg boxing, easily trouncing the competition en route to a gold medal despite at least three different professional analyses saying he is a biological man.

The boxer released a statement on Wednesday via Instagram and declared an intention to fight for the "principles of fair competition" through legal means.

'Silence is no longer an option.'

"For eight years, I have fought for my dream-eight years of sacrifice, discipline, and perseverance to stand on the Olympic stage and represent my country with pride. I have earned my place, and I will continue to stand firm in the face of any challenge," the 25-year-old wrote in a statement.

Khelif continued, "For two years, I have taken the high road while my name and image have been used, unauthorized, to further personal and political agendas through the spreading and dissemenation [sic] of baseless lies and misinformation. But silence is no longer an option."

Of course, Khelif has neither taken the high road nor remained silent since the 2024 Olympics.

In August that year, the fighter filed a complaint over alleged harassment at the online hate unit of the Paris prosecutor’s office, saying multiple celebrities like Elon Musk, J.K. Rowling, and even President Trump had inspired allegedly illegal remarks.

A month later, Khelif also did not remain silent when he accused Musk of being the catalyst of an online hate campaign and said he was "the first to attack me."

In the recent statement, Khelif blamed the International Boxing Association for making "baseless accusations that are false and
offensive" in order to "further their agenda."

The IBF was just one of the organizations that declared Khelif is a man, however. The World Boxing Organization, along with multiple endocrinological experts, also determined that Khelif is man. The latter even revealed a pelvic MRI showing the "absence of a uterus" and the presence of "gonads in inguinal canals," meaning testicles in the abdomen. Additionally, a "blind vagina" and a micro-penis in the form of "clitoral hypertrophy" were identified.

A hormonal analysis also reportedly found testosterone levels similar to those of males.

Still, Khelif claimed to be engaged in a fight for the "principles of fairness and due process in sport."

Khelif went on to say, "I have fought through every setback, every false accusation, every attempt to erase me. And I have won. Each obstacle has only strengthened my resolve. I will continue to compete with honor and integrity."

The Algerian then stated that a legal team is reviewing the situation in order to ensure that the "rights and the principles of fair competition are upheld" and that "justice prevails."

"I am not going anywhere. I will fight in the ring, I will fight in courts, and I will fight in the public eye until the truth is undeniable," Khelif added.

Stateside, President Trump signed an executive order to prevent men from competing in women's sports. The order called for "enforcement actions against educational institutions" if they force women to participate in sports or athletic events with men or if women are forced to "appear unclothed before males."

These rules are likely to apply when the summer Olympic Games return to Los Angeles in 2028.

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'Not a single word is true': UFC legend Chael Sonnen says there's no chance Conor McGregor's $250M boxing match happens



Former UFC fighter Chael Sonnen said there is no reason to believe Conor McGregor is going to box Logan Paul in India.

McGregor seemingly confirmed (with a heart and Indian flag) on December 29, 2024, a report that he will be fighting Paul in 2025 in Mumbai at Wankhede Stadium for $250 million.

However, after reading the reports, Sonnen claimed that "not a single word is true."

"You've got to understand, Conor is not boxing [Logan] Paul," the former UFC middleweight said on his YouTube channel.

Sonnen continued, "There is not a billionaire in India looking to bring people over and change tourism. That is something exclusively done by a government and that government has done it in one place which is in the Middle East."

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Sonnen insisted there is "no check for $250 million," and all the details surrounding the story are laughable.

"You're not supposed to believe any of that to be true," the 47-year-old added.

The American went on to say that only a billionaire who is bothered about not being famous would be looking to flaunt their money around in such a manner but only in exchange for name-recognition.

Such a person wouldn't be reaching out to "an Irishman under contract with the UFC, an American under contract with the WWE, bringing them to India and going to walk around known as rich 'India dude,'" Sonnen explained.

However, in a post on X about two weeks prior, McGregor stated that he was indeed in preliminary talks with the Ambani family to "face Logan Paul in a boxing exhibition in India."

The Ambani family, specifically Mukesh Ambani, owns multinational conglomerate Reliance Industries. Mukesh Ambani is listed by Forbes as the richest man in India and the ninth-richest billionaire in the world.

According to Fightbook MMA, Anant Ambani, Mukesh Ambani's son, is the driving force behind getting the fight booked.

"I have agreed," McGregor said about the boxing match. "I will then seek my return to the Octagon," he claimed.

Furthermore, Fightbook MMA also reported the fight is indeed part of a "Visit India" tourism campaign, seemingly providing an answer to Sonnen's skepticism.

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Sonnen concluded, "there was no truth. There's no India new boxing league, there's no Connor and Paul, there's no $250 million, there was no part of the story that was true."

The day following his remarks, Sonnen responded to backlash he received for making the claims. He then articulated the amount of money recent mega fights were rumored to pay fighters and revealed the sums were nowhere in the vicinity of what the latest McGregor/Paul rumors had claimed.

Sonnen named Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and said, at most, the fighters received $60 million between the two. He also used Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk as an example and claimed they made approximately $100 million combined.

Logan Paul has seemingly not commented on the situation to date. He is currently under contract with the WWE, which is owned by TKO Holdings, the parent company for the UFC.

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A New Year's resolution for every American man: Learn to fight



The New Year is here, a time for people to make vague resolutions about being better, healthier, and more respectable. Yet few follow through because these goals lack clarity and purpose.

For the men reading this, let me suggest something tangible, transformative, and essential: Learn to fight.

Growing up in Ireland, I was all talk and no action — a sharp tongue but very little ability to back it up. After a string of schoolyard beatings, my father enrolled me in boxing lessons.

Not because it’s trendy or because you’re gearing up for a postapocalyptic scenario (though that’s not entirely out of the question). It’s because fighting is one of the few skills that strengthens both mind and body while reconnecting you with the essence of being a man.

A sorry state

American men today are in crisis — statistically, socially, and spiritually. They are 3.6 times more likely to die by suicide than women, with nearly a third of men under 30 having no long-term partner or relationship. Many feel lost and alienated, unsure of their role in a world that increasingly sidelines traditional masculinity.

Adding to this crisis, physical fitness has plummeted. Obesity rates among men are soaring. Forget about throwing a punch — many can barely bend over to tie their laces without throwing up. This physical decline mirrors the emotional and social malaise, leaving countless men feeling powerless and disconnected from their own bodies.

The traits that once defined manhood — resilience, physical strength, and the ability to protect — have faded into the background. This disconnect has resulted in a generation of men who feel adrift, living lives devoid of purpose.

If our forefathers could see us now, they’d be horrified — perhaps even repulsed. The men who built civilizations with their hands, defended their communities, and carried themselves with pride would struggle to recognize the soft, aimless slobs that many have become today.

Why fight?

Historically, fighting was integral to being a man — not just for survival but as a core part of identity. It symbolized strength, courage, and the ability to protect and provide. Kings didn’t simply inherit their crowns; they earned them on the battlefield, leading their warriors and defending their realms.

To rule was to fight, to endure, and to stand tall in the face of danger. The Greeks understood this better than most, immortalizing combat in the Olympic Games with wrestling, boxing, and pankration — a brutal mix of wrestling and striking. These sports weren’t just entertainment; they were sacred, embodying the ideal of physical and mental excellence. In short, they separated the men from the boys.

Even Aeschylus, one of the greatest tragedians in history, was more celebrated in his lifetime for his valor as a soldier than for his literary masterpieces. To the Greeks, martial prowess was a defining virtue. It spoke to discipline, honor, and the ability to confront adversity with both strength and grace.

In today’s world, the need for these skills has been buried under Netflix queues, Uber Eats orders, and endless scrolling. The warriors of today aren’t found on battlefields; they’re keyboard crusaders, firing off Twitter tirades, wearing nothing but a scowl (or a smirk) and a pair of sweatpants.

Yet behind the online bravado lies a glaring void — a lack of real-world readiness. The ability to defend yourself, your loved ones, or even a stranger on the subway equips you to face life’s challenges with clarity and grit.

Learning to fight isn’t about chasing conflict; it’s about being ready for the battles life will inevitably throw at you. Because life, for all its beauty, is also a relentless war of attrition — chipping away at your friends, family, and freedoms one small piece at a time.

What fighting taught me

I speak from experience. Growing up in Ireland, I was all talk and no action — a sharp tongue but very little ability to back it up. After a string of schoolyard beatings, my father enrolled me in boxing lessons.

At first, I resisted. After all, who wants to endure bloody noses, black eyes, and aching muscles? But over time, the training reshaped me. I didn’t just grow stronger physically; I became more confident. Fighting taught me control and gave me a sense of self-worth I hadn’t known before.

But boxing was just the beginning. Years later, I traveled to Thailand to train in Muay Thai, the “Art of Eight Limbs.” Unlike boxing, which relies on fists, Muay Thai turns your entire body into a weapon. Elbows, knees, shins, and fists all come into play.

Originating as a battlefield technique, Muay Thai evolved into a sport deeply rooted in respect and ritual. Fighters begin their training young, often as boys, and learn to honor their coaches, their opponents, and the history of the art. They begin as students, then rise to become masters.

Raise your fists

But as I have discussed before, you don’t need to travel halfway across the world to find your strength. America is full of boxing gyms, MMA schools, and self-defense classes. The problem isn’t access — it’s a lack of drive and ambition. It’s laziness, fueled by too much comfort and too little challenge.

So, gentlemen, let 2025 be the year you break free from the confines of your comfort zone and dare to reclaim your manhood. Train. Fight. Raise those fists and awaken the warrior within.

'More jobs for humans': Tyson Fury condemns 'all computers' after hearing results of AI-generated scorecard



Tyson Fury called an artificial intelligence scoring of his fight "absolutely s**t," saying that he wasn't a fan of the method, especially considering it scored the fight even worse for him than human judges.

Fury faced off against Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk for the second time in 2024 and for the second time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Fury lost the fight by decision and wasn't particularly happy with the scorecard that had him on the wrong side of a unanimous 12-round score of 116-112.

The English boxer was asked about an "AI experiment" announced days before the fight as part of which Saudi backers would be using an artificial intelligence judging model to score the match.

Although the scoring was not factored in with official results, the AI actually scored the fight worse for Fury with a 118-112 score, according to DAZN.

'Here's one, f*** all the computers.'

Fury was asked by a reporter what he thought of AI scoring and whether he saw it as a potential solution to bad judging. He immediately asked what AI-outcome was, before replying, "by the review of that, absolutely s**t."

Fury then explained that he wasn't very fond of many computer-led automated services.

"Here's one, f*** all the computers. Keep the humans going. More jobs for humans, less jobs for computers. And f*** electric cars too, while we're at it."

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Fury explained to reporters that several people told him he should have won by three or four rounds and he believed he was up by "at least two."

"I'll just always feel a little bit hard done by it," Fury continued, before correcting himself. "Not a little bit, actually, a lot. But I think when you don't get the knockout this is what happens. You can't guarantee a win."

The AI-generated judging was backed by Ring Magazine, the publication's first branded venture since it was purchased by Saudi Arabian adviser and minister Turki Alalshikh for the expressed purpose of revamping it.

Alalshikh is the current chairman of the board of directors of the General Entertainment Authority in Saudi Arabia. His cash injections have been responsible for many high-profile fights in recent years.

For example, one of Alalshikh's most recent power moves in the boxing world was an offer to Mike Tyson of $700 million for a rematch against Jake Paul.

Fury vs. Usyk 1 also took place in Riyadh and resulted in a split-decision victory for Usyk.

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'I kind of blanked out': Mike Tyson says he barely remembers fight with Jake Paul, assures fans it was 'real'



Mike Tyson said he "blanked out" during his fight with Jake Paul and only remembers a couple of key moments of the event.

Tyson lost a decision to the younger Paul live on Netflix in November and, despite technical difficulties, drew in over 100 million viewers across the globe.

After the fact, rumors swirled about the legitimacy of the fight and if Tyson was contractually obliged to not throw certain punches that may have knocked Paul out.

During an appearance on Fox Sports Radio show "Covino & Rich with Steve Covino and Rich Davis," Tyson was asked if he "held back" on certain punches.

“I don’t remember the fight that much, I kind of blanked out a little," Tyson responded.

Explaining that he hadn't yet watched the fight, Tyson added, "I don't know what happened, you'd have to show me."

The 58-year-old revealed what he did remember, however.

"I remember coming back from the first round, and the next thing I remember is Jake is doing some kind of ... I don't know what he was doing."

Tyson was referring to Paul bowing to him out of respect at the end of fight.

Tyson then laughed, saying he thought Paul was going to punch him at that moment so he put his guard up.

"That's the last thing I remember."

'That money isn't going to change my lifestyle.'

The legendary fighter opened up to the radio hosts and told them he has been "depressed a little bit" since the fanfare of the fight has ended but assured audiences "it was a real fight."

"My body was really sore. My chest and my stomach was really sore," he added.

Tyson then explained that money couldn't have been a motivating factor to fix the fight in any way, either.

"That money isn't going to change my lifestyle," he remarked, showcasing his pristine home behind him.

Jake Paul, Mike Tyson embrace at The Pavilion at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, November 15, 2024.Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images

The interview also contained several hilarious exchanges, including Tyson reacting to the viral moment of his bare backside being shown on TV after a pre-fight interview.

"It's a new time and era," he said about the popularity of the clip. "I've been that way my whole career, my butt's been showing."

Later, the viral clip came up again when Tyson was asked what he has been most surprised about in terms of popular parts of his legacy. For example, his appearances in video games, movie cameos, etc.

"Well, I think it's going to be the ass now," he replied, sending the hosts into a laughing fit.

Another laugh-out-loud moment happened when the hosts asked the former heavyweight champion why he made his entrance to the ring alone on Netflix.

"Somebody just said 'Mike it's time to come out,' and I just came out," he laughed.

When asked if he would have changed anything about the fight, Tyson reiterated that he "wouldn't have realized any of it" even if something was different.

"If it was three-minute rounds, I didn't realize it," he said.

Tyson has since been offered $700 million for a rematch by a Saudi government representative but only if he knocks out Jake Paul in the first three minutes.

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Male boxers top Google's most-searched athletes in the world for 2024



The most-searched athletes in the world on Google in 2024 coincided with some of the biggest events in the year, including the most-viewed boxing comeback of all time.

Although World Series competitors the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers topped Google's list of most-searched sports teams for the year, neither of the teams’ uber-popular stars, Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani, made the list for individual athletes.

Instead, those spots were reserved for boxers, Olympians, soccer players, and cricket stars.

Topping the list at No.1 worldwide was Olympic gold medal boxer Imane Khelif. Khelif was accused of being a man who pummeled women en route to gold in the women's 66kg weight class.

Khelif peaked in searches between July 28 and August 3, beginning right around the time it was revealed two boxers who failed gender tests would be competing in the Olympics.

Multiple sources have claimed Khelif is a man, including the International Boxing Association and the World Boxing Organization. Two researchers also cited medical studies that claimed Khelif has male genitalia and XY chromosomes.

Despite this bounty of evidence, Khelif has denied all accusations and claimed they are simply the product of a hate campaign.

A different boxer who got all the love and almost as many searches was Mike Tyson at No. 2. Tyson made a landmark comeback at 58 years old in a live Netflix boxing special.

Tyson dominated Google between November 10-16, losing a decision to Jake Paul on November 15. Afterward, rumors swirled about the authenticity of the fight, leading to a Saudi Arabian entertainment executive offering Tyson a cool $700 million to take a rematch.

Paul himself was ranked fifth on the worldwide list, peaking in popularity in the same time frame. However, the young boxer was out-ranked by No. 3 worldwide search Lamine Yamal.

Yamal was searched throughout the year, having started for top-tier soccer club Barcelona at just 16 years old. Yamal further entered into living rooms across the globe after appearing in the Euro 2024 international tournament.

Olympic gold medalist gymnast Simone Biles appeared at No. 4 after another successful stint representing the red, white, and blue.

Biles took home three gold and one silver at the 2024 Paris Olympics and has consistently stayed in headlines due to openly discussing mental issues. She is also married to NFL player Jonathan Owens, which surely provides crossover appeal with football fans.

Simone Biles poses with her four medals at the Paris Olympics; she was the fourth-most Googled athlete of 2024.Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images

Other soccer players like Nico Williams and Rodrigo Hernández Cascante cracked the top 10 along with multiple popular cricket players. Coming in at No. 8, however, was American golfer Scottie Scheffler.

Scheffler had one of the most wild years of any athlete, first getting arrested in May while on his way to compete in a tournament; the charges were later dropped. He again made headlines in August after winning gold at the Summer Olympics.

A month later, Scheffler went viral for mocking a reporter's clueless questions at a press conference.

All's well that ends well for Scheffler, though; he ended the 2024 PGA Tour season with nearly $30 million in earnings.

Additionally, Scheffler ranked fourth on the U.S.-only Google list of most-searched athletes of the year. That list had Tyson at No. 1, Khelif at No. 2, and Biles at No 3.

It also included WNBA star Caitlin Clark at seventh place and popular, anti-woke NFL kicker Harrison Butker at eighth.

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Mike Tyson reportedly offered $700 million for Jake Paul rematch — with one huge catch



After Mike Tyson lost to Jake Paul by a decision in November, a government executive from Saudi Arabia reportedly offered Tyson $700 million to take have a rematch.

As reported by several outlets including MMA Weekly, Saudi Arabian adviser and minister Turki Alalshikh offered Tyson the money if he is willing to participate in a "real" fight with Paul.

Alalshikh is the current chairman of the board of directors of the General Entertainment Authority in Saudi Arabia and is widely considered to have transformed the boxing landscape, typically with large injections of cash.

'Jake Paul is a joke.'

The $700 million offer was seemingly first reported by an Instagram page called FTTV, which cited Alalshikh as saying "Jake Paul is a joke."

Alalshikh then offered the caveat that Tyson would have to knock Paul out within the first three minutes of the fight to earn the money.

"I am giving Mike Tyson $700 million if he agrees to fight Jake Paul, this time in a real fight, and wins by KO in a maximum of three minutes," Alalshikh reportedly said.

It's difficult to know whether the offer is real, given that Alalshikh hasn't made any other public comments about Tyson since he was promoting the fight online in November.

The Saudi wasn't the only person seemingly unhappy with the outcome of the Netflix bout, with many notable celebrities saying they felt duped by the result.

NFL Hall of Famer Michael Irvin — who sat in the second row at the event — called the event a "lie" and even theorized that there were contract stipulations preventing Tyson from throwing his preferred punches.

"That fight was a lie," Irvin claimed. "Everybody's lying. ... They had no intentions to really strap it on. If you look through that, I didn't see one patented uppercut by Mike Tyson. What did Mike Tyson win on? Uppercut."

"He couldn't body and then uppercut. Like, how can you put that in a fight contract?" Irvin said.

At the same time, the enormous offer to Tyson showcases exactly what UFC President Dana White said is wrong with the current state of boxing.

Despite Alalshikh's previous claim that he was going to "fix" a broken sport, White said in October that the current boxing model "doesn't f***ing work. ... It takes a f***ing Saudi trillionaire to make boxing work."

White's words were in response to claims that he doesn't pay fighters enough and that there is more money for athletes, particularly UFC fighters, when they transition to boxing.

"Even Saudi trillionaires get tired of f***ing bulls***. It's all a myth," White said about the pay scales.

"All the people that are trying the boxing thing, they all end up losing s***loads of money."

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