Tom aspinall is the current UFC heavyweight champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
Following Tom aspinall In his first heavyweight title defense (up to 120,2 kg), Andy Aspinall, the champion's father, seems determined to share, or perhaps even steal, the spotlight from his son. UFC 321When approached by the press to discuss the fighter's career, the coach did not hesitate to take the lead in future decisions.
Notoriously disturbed by Tom's treatment in the UFC, Andy has once again expressed his disinterest in strengthening ties with the organization. This time, the champion's father made a controversial statement, stating that, in his personal opinion, Aspinall should compete three more times in the Octagon and then abandon MMA for boxing.
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“There’s more money (in boxing). He has three more fights (left) on his contract now, and I don’t want to sign a new contract,” Andy said in an interview with RMC Sport Combat.
This wasn't the first time Andy had highlighted the UFC's "low pay" to his athlete. In a video posted on Tom's channel in September, the champion's father had already expressed interest in taking a promising athlete away from the organization.
Tom aspinall next to his father Andy Aspinall. Photo: Reproduction/X
"They say Tom's money is good. Compared to a football player, an American football player, he makes a small fraction of what those guys make. He's one of the best in the world at what he does, and he doesn't get paid enough. And it's a dangerous sport. When he gets tired of it, I'll support him leaving," he said.
protagonist of UFC 321Aspinall prepares to face Cyryl Gane in Abu Dhabi, this Saturday (25). Currently, the fighter is on a roll with three consecutive knockouts, all before the first two minutes of the fight.
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