Shocking reaction: Sean Strickland claims to leave UFC as Jake Paul cracks the highest-paid list
Sean Strickland expressed surprise after Jake Paul made the Forbes highest-paid athletes list. Strickland recently reclaimed the UFC middleweight title but did not make the list himself. The financial success of Paul, largely attributed to his fight with Anthony Joshua, has sparked debate in the combat sports community.
- ▪Sean Strickland reclaimed the UFC middleweight title by defeating Khamzat Chimaev.
- ▪Jake Paul made the Forbes highest-paid athletes list with reported earnings of $70 million.
- ▪Canelo Alvarez was also featured on the list, earning $170 million.
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| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000 |
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