Breaking: Fight purses for Jorge Masvidal's Gamebred Boxing 4 revealed, top fighters take home six-figure checks
Jorge Masvidal's Gamebred Boxing 4 event, held at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on April 1, 2023, proved to be a financial windfall for some of the top fighters. The event featured 13 bouts and saw six fighters walk away with six-figure payouts.
According to a report by MMA Junkie, the event's headliners, Anthony Pettis and Roy Jones Jr., took home the largest purses of the night, totaling $1,350,000. Out of the 26 fighters who competed, 20 received flat purse contracts, while the remaining six were on show-win deals.
The total payout for all fighters on the card amounted to $2,827,700. However, it is important to note that these figures only represent disclosed payouts and do not include any additional off-contract bonuses, sponsor payments, or discretionary bonuses.
The event was well-attended and highly anticipated by fans of combat sports, with some of the most talented fighters in the world showcasing their skills in the ring. The substantial purses received by some of the fighters underscore the growing popularity and financial potential of Jorge Masvidal's venture into the sweet science as a promoter.
Overall, the Gamebred Boxing 4 event was a resounding success, both in terms of the high level of competition on display and the financial rewards reaped by some of the top fighters in the world.
Jorge Masvidal is not keen on a potential Jake Paul fight anytime soon
Jorge Masvidal has said that he is not interested in fighting Jake Paul, despite the hype surrounding a potential bout between the two fighters. Masvidal, who is currently ranked No.11 in the welterweight division, spoke to Karisa Maxwell of The Sporting News about his lack of interest in facing the YouTuber-turned-boxer.
Masvidal said:
"In MMA, that's not gonna happen. Ever. It doesn't matter what they offer that individual. He's not a draw, I'll be honest with you. It's proven. I'm in the promoter business. If influencers were selling pay-per-views like that, I would book these influencers. They don't sell. His biggest draw was against I don't know, [Tyron] Woodley or something, and got 80,000 buys,"
He went on to say that he is only interested in fighting the best fighters in the world or those who will help him earn the most money. According to him, Jake Paul does not meet either of these criteria.
"What am I doing fighting this guy? Two things are why I signed up for this sport - to fight the best in the world or to make the most money possible. He doesn't fit either of those criterias."
Despite the attention and hype surrounding 'The Problem Child's boxing career, Masvidal believes that he is not a draw and does not have the same appeal as some of the top fighters in the world. As such, he has no interest in facing him in the ring.
Check out Jorge Masvidal's comments on Jake Paul below [15:24 mark]: