Michael Page signs with Misfits Boxing after leaving UFC
Former UFC middleweight Michael Page has joined Misfits Boxing after his UFC contract was not renewed. He says the new deal pays him more for fewer fights.
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What happened
Michael Page, known as Venom, has left the Ultimate Fighting Championship and signed with Misfits Boxing after his UFC contract was not renewed last month. He said he felt very restricted fighting in the UFC and described his new life as free of shackles. Page said the three-fight Misfits deal pays him twice as much as his entire UFC run, in half the fights.
Why it matters
Page says the move will let him express himself more freely in his career. He also says the UFC needs to fix what he called embarrassing pay issues.
Timeline
- Oct 12, 4:00 AM ET: Michael Page was reported to have parted ways with the UFC and headed to Misfits Boxing.
- Oct 12, 10:00 PM ET: Page revealed Misfits contract details and urged the UFC to fix what he called embarrassing pay issues.
- Oct 13, 4:00 AM ET: Page said he was free of the shackles following his UFC exit and believes Misfits will let him express himself more freely.
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