Vitor (photo) hopes to count on the contribution of his fans. Photo: Disclosure
After complaining about financial losses due to the sponsorship deal between the UFC and Reebok, Vitor belfort He starts thinking about alternatives to raise the funds he needs to train properly. The “Phenomenon” indicated that it could make use of the through crowdfunding with his fans in the near future.
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Crowdfunding is nothing more than crowdfunding. In other words, in this case, the fan could directly contribute money to help Belfort stay prepared. “If Donald Trump needs to raise money to run a [presidential campaign in the United States], a guy who has US$10 billion, I will show how much I spend in a camp, put it on the internet and I will give people the option support. Families, children, anyone who wants to contribute to my training. The person who is a fan of Vitor belfort, you can help as a supporting member. It's a way for people to say: 'I was part of this'”, he commented, in an interview with the “Combate” channel website.
Belfort, however, recognizes that transparency is essential to make the plan work. “The important thing is to be clear, to be open. If you're clear, people want to contribute. I have one million and four hundred thousand followers on Twitter. Imagine if everyone gave a dollar, how much would I have? It doesn't cost anything, it's the guy's way of participating in your life. Who doesn't have a dollar to donate? You can make a business out of this and help more athletes. Anyway, a guy who you give money in hand and knows how to do, works. I have the vision to make this happen,” he added.
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