Eddie Hearn urges Dana White to release Tom Aspinall from UFC contract
Eddie Hearn has called for Dana White to release UFC fighter Tom Aspinall from his contract, claiming he is one of the most underpaid athletes in sports. Hearn argues that he could secure Aspinall a contract worth three to five times his current earnings. This statement follows Hearn's criticism of the UFC's treatment of fighters and his recent management of Aspinall.
- ▪Eddie Hearn believes Tom Aspinall is grossly underpaid in the UFC.
- ▪Hearn guarantees he can secure Aspinall a contract worth three to five times his current earnings.
- ▪Hearn's comments come after a recent controversy involving UFC fighters' pay and a contract signed by boxer Conor Benn.
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