Jake Paul (Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
YouTube star Jake Paul announced he’ll
pay undercard fighters 50 percent of their expected purse despite the
cancellation of Saturday’s boxing card at Madison Square Garden.
The show, which was created by Paul’s
Most Valuable Promotions, was scrapped after he couldn’t finalize a
main-event opponent. Tommy Fury withdrew because of travel issues, and
Hasim Rahman Jr. couldn’t reach the contractually agreed upon weight.
Paul posted a statement on Twitter:
Jake Paul @jakepaul
Today was supposed to be the day I fought a “real boxer” at MSG. It wasn’t meant to be. My opponents were both frauds.<br><br>I will be back. Much bigger fights ahead.<br><br>Again I want to thank all of the undercard fighters. We got you. <a href=”https://twitter.com/MostVpromotions?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>@MostVpromotions</a> <a href=”https://t.co/FBOjZfGzgm”>pic.twitter.com/FBOjZfGzgm</a>
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