Jake Paul has added his voice to the ongoing buzz surrounding a potential heavyweight fight between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall. The YouTube star turned boxer believes Jones should demand a $50 million payday for what many expect to be one of the most significant fights in UFC history.
The discussion gained momentum after UFC CEO Dana White hinted at a high-profile fight for 2025, leaving fans speculating about a heavyweight title unification bout. Following his dominant win against Stipe Miocic at UFC 309, Jon Jones could face Aspinall, the current interim champion, in a fight that has already captured the imagination of fight fans worldwide.
Jake Paul Pushes for $50M Payday for Jon Jones Ahead of Tom Aspinall Fight
Jake Paul, who has never shied away from critiquing UFC’s fighter pay, chimed in on the conversation through X (formerly Twitter).
“Did my math. Understand their hope to have Jon Jones lose so they can create the next man. So… Bones should be getting a $50M guarantee for that fight. And $10 for every PPV buy above 600K. If they offer that to Jon, it’s fair. He should take it,” Paul stated, doubling down on his stance that fighters deserve bigger paychecks for marquee matchups.
Did my math. Understand their hope to have Jon Jones lose so they can create the next man. So…
Bones should be getting a $50M guarantee for that fight. And $10 for every PPV buy above 600K.
If they offer that to Jon, it’s fair. He should take it
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) December 15, 2024
Jones, known as one of the greatest fighters in MMA history, reportedly set his price tag around $30 million for the Aspinall fight. However, Paul believes the UFC legend is still undervaluing himself.
Jon Jones has been reluctant to commit to a fight with Aspinall, showing more interest in a potential bout with light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira. However, UFC leadership has dismissed these plans, making it clear that a heavyweight unification fight is the next logical step.
Paul also claimed that the UFC could have ulterior motives, suggesting that a win for Aspinall would fast-track his rise to superstardom. While the promotion’s intentions are always up for debate, there is no denying that a Jones vs Aspinall fight would generate massive pay-per-view revenue and worldwide interest.
As Jones edges closer to the twilight of his career, securing the biggest payday possible makes sense. Whether the UFC will meet these demands remains to be seen, but one thing is certain, this potential fight has the makings of a historic moment for the sport.
