Anthony Joshua, one of the most highly skilled boxers in the heavyweight division, has already proved himself as an elite boxer. Joshua was once the undefeated and undisputed WBA heavyweight champion until he faced his first loss against Andy Ruiz Jr. in 2019.
Till the year 2018, the British heavyweight was the most dominant boxer in the world, resulting in getting the biggest money offers from different promotions that surely had an effect on AJ’s net worth. A million-dollar deal for Joshua has always been in talks, as he is listed among the top four boxers in the world.
Dana White allegedly offered Anthony Joshua rumored $500,000,000 join UFC
In 2018, UFC President Dana White expressed interest in having Anthony Joshua join the UFC roster. This marked an unprecedented move for White, as he proposed a $500 million deal to Joshua, a figure he had never offered to any athlete before. The offer was way beyond Conor McGregor’s when he secured victory against Chad Mendes and Eddie Alvarez in 2001-5-16.
Report: UFC set to offer boxing champion Anthony Joshua multi-fight deal worth $500 million pic.twitter.com/FiTF4s9TwP
— jluis ⚉ (@mma21plus) March 22, 2018
With a 20-0 record, it was prime time for the heavyweight champion that time in 2018, all thanks to his power and skills to shock his opponents. The offer took place after the success of Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather, when the Irishman got world-wide recognition fighting ‘Money’ Mayweather.
After assessing the pay-per-view numbers and interest within the combat sports community, the UFC began making plans for the most dangerous weight class in combat sports by extending a lucrative offer to Anthony Joshua to join the MMA organization.
Anthony Joshua addressed $500,000,000 UFC offer
In response, AJ also showed his interest in making the move, but he also reminded Dana of being under contract with Eddie Hearn’s promotion company. During the media conference, Joshua said, “I’m interested because we can all work together.”
Later, Anthony explains how they will conclude. “We’ll listen, and a hundred percent, if it makes sense, we’re all ears, man. So I’m happy that Dana’s coming into the game. Hopefully, he can add some excitement, and we can progress forward and make some good money and make some good fights.” Via BJ Penn.
Dana White on Zuffa Boxing: "I've been looking and kicking the tires on boxing for the last couple years and the reason you've never seen me do anything is because that's how screwed up and broken it is, that's what a mess it is. I'm not doing anything anytime soon." pic.twitter.com/A3T2fXAXzb
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) December 10, 2020
Dana White’s actual plan was to restructure how boxing operates and to initiate a new promotion. White said, “I’ve been looking and kicking the tires on boxing for the last couple years, and the reason you’ve never seen me do anything is because that’s how screwed up and broken it is; that’s what a mess it is. I’m not doing anything anytime soon.”
According to you guys, was that a good decision by Dana White to take an interest once again in boxing and look to make a big move by calling Joshua to his UFC promotions?
