Ex-boxing champion Paulie Malignaggi thinks Paddy Pimblett might be making hundreds of thousands of {dollars} as knowledgeable boxer.
Since making his Octagon debut in 2021, ‘The Baddy’ has emerged as one of many UFC’s prime stars, incomes a whopping $400,000 for his newest win in opposition to former Bellator titleholder ‘Iron’ Michael Chandler.
It’s undoubtedly a pleasant chunk of change for the Liverpudlian, however in keeping with Malignaggi, he might be making a hell of much more cash in eight-ounce gloves.
“Paddy Pimblett is a man that’s now so huge that his base [purse] would in all probability begin at 20 million {dollars} if he have been a boxer,” Malignaggi stated in an interview courtesy of Spin Genie. “As a result of that’s what you’re speaking about now, he’s possibly one of many largest, if not the most important star in MMA.
“So it’s important to evaluate him to the most important star within the sport of boxing that strikes the needle like that. And to inform you the reality, MMA guys in all probability transfer the needle greater than the most important boxer. As a result of I believe MMA total sells extra pay-per-views. It sells extra viewership.
“In order that’s why I say, on the very minimal, Paddy could be beginning at 20 million {dollars} for his subsequent struggle, plus pay per view factors. That is the mannequin we’ve got in boxing.”
Paddy Pimblett is on the cusp of his first UFC title alternative
Maybe at some point we’ll see Pimblett step contained in the squared circle. However for now, ‘The Baddy’ appears completely content material to proceed working his approach up the light-weight rankings.
Along with his win over Chandler at UFC 314, Pimblett moved as much as the No. 8 spot within the 155-pound rankings, placing him doubtlessly one huge win away from his first shot on the division’s prime prize.
