Boxing is not a sport for the faint of the heart as it requires a certain level of physical risk not seen in other sports. While other sports like football, baseball and basketball all pose some risk of injury, it is nowhere near the rate found in combat sports. However, despite all this, many boxers are still underpaid and not properly taken care of by their promoters.

This was exactly the case with a Ukrainian boxer who had to battle through hell to emerge victorious. However, his bittersweet victory would turn out to become a nightmare after it was revealed that he wasn’t even paid fairly for the fight.

Ukrainian boxer made to sell his medal to pay for injures

In a recent post that has taken over social media, a Ukrainian boxer revealed that he suffered horrific injuries in a match but continued in hopes of a win. However, it was claimed that he was not paid his fair purse for the fight and needed to sell his medals to cover his medical bills.

“Ukrainian boxers after his WIN! He said he suffered broken ribs early in the fight and had to tough it out. The fighter also states that he didn’t get paid much for his bout, so he’s selling the medal that he won. That’s sad when fighter’s risk their lives and don’t get paid!” the post stated.

This was certainly a heartbreaking moment for the boxer and even the fans who came out to show their support for the devastated Ukrainian boxer.

Fans react to underpaid boxer not being paid fairly for his performance

One fan stated that it was incredibly sad to see promoters and venues making money on the backs of these fighters and not giving them a fair share.

Another fan called the whole thing a ‘damn shame’ as the fighters should at least be provided with health and medical insurance before their fights.

One fan was incredibly sad that the boxer had to sell his medal to pay for the bills.

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However, a fan wondered why the fighter signed the contract if he knew he wasn’t going to be paid handsomely.

Lastly, a fan was furious that the boxer had to sell his medal. According to him, the boxer should at least be paid something to cover his medical expenses after risking his life in the ring and now having to sell his accomplishments.

The fans were not happy that the boxer was robbed of his paychecks after the fight. However, this has been the case for boxing and combat sports for a long time. Fighter pay has always been an issue that has been debated since the sport’s inception. Despite all the changes it still feels that the sport is far away from giving out fair purses to fighters. In the world of MMA, UFC president Dana White once claimed that his fighters are paid more than many boxers out there, as reported by MMA Junkie.

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