Francis Ngannou's manager, Marquel Martin, has dropped a bombshell revelation about his client's earnings from his recent fight against Tyson Fury. According to Martin, Ngannou made more money from this blockbuster clash than he did in all of his previous UFC fights combined.
Ngannou shocks the world
In an incredible turn of events, Ngannou managed to drop the heavyweight world champion in the third round of their highly anticipated fight. This unexpected twist left fans and experts in awe of Ngannou's skills and power.
Biggest payday of his career
Although Ngannou didn't come out victorious in the fight, he didn't leave empty-handed either. His manager revealed that Ngannou received a staggering payday for the Fury fight, surpassing all of his earnings from previous UFC bouts.
Martin stated, "It’s up there. I would say up there. Multiples upon multiples upon multiples [more than the UFC]. I saw a statement, and let me make this clear — someone said, I forget who it was, that, ‘Oh, between the fights that he missed out on or whatever, he still fumbled the bag.’ You’re absolutely incorrect. I know what the pay-per-view numbers look like. I know what he would have gotten paid [in the UFC]. Still, you add up all of that, whatever you want to say, no, Francis did not fumble the bag. He’s gotten, [with] just that one fight, more than everything he could have made [in the UFC] combined."
A major career milestone
This revelation highlights the significant milestone in Ngannou's career. Despite not winning the fight, he managed to secure a monumental payday that surpasses anything he has earned in the UFC so far.
Ngannou, who is 37 years old, had a total of 14 fights in the UFC, including one as a defending champion. This recent bout with Fury has undoubtedly elevated his status and opened up new financial opportunities for him.
A lucrative clash
It is estimated that Ngannou earned an impressive £8.2 million from his fight against Tyson Fury. While this is a substantial amount, it pales in comparison to the £65 million collected by Fury. Nevertheless, Ngannou's earnings from this clash prove that he is a force to be reckoned with in the world of combat sports.
