Within a week, YouTube sensations KSI & # 39; The Nightmare & # 39; and Logan & # 39; Maverick & # 39; Paul will fight again at the Staples Center in Los Angeles this week. Although they saw their first boxing match end in a draw, many now expect the table to be rematched with Logan Paul. But surprisingly, the 2018 bout was financially successful. Celebrity boxing is dominated by sad case stories (Manute Bol vs. William & # 39; Refrigerator & # 39; Perry, someone?), While celebrity fights are a lucrative effort.
And surprisingly, no one may have done better than Bob Sapp.
In the third round draft for Bears in 1997, Sapp's NFL career quickly disappeared, leaving the big guy without a living. Working at the funeral home, Sapp moved the coffin so the end was right. In 2001 he briefly wrestled with NWA Wildside before signing the WCW. There he developed a character called "Beast." Shortly thereafter, WWF bought WCW to end Sapp's company term. But with the transition to pro wrestling, Sapp fought against FX's fridge ferry. Toughman competition. Sapp won, but attracted the attention of K-1 founder Kazuyoshi ishii. Ishii brought Sapp to Japan and fell in love with everyone at £ 380.
Within five years of moving the coffin to the funeral home, Sapp competed in the most viewed MMA fight in history. 6 & # 39; 9-inch and 462lb sumo legend Bob Sapp vs. Akebono attracted 550 million viewers. The former NFL lineman won, but the fight was less and more confusing.
In order not to lose his tendency to quit fighting to avoid damage (and possibly several convictions), Sapp has made a surprisingly long record, taking into account his background. His combined battle record is 24-39-1, and he fought legitimate fighters like Antonio Nogueira and Mirko Cro Cop. Sapp also won two victories in the fight against kickboxing legend Ernesto Hoost.
While Sapp can exist a lot with novel actions, it is known that his fighting income has reached $ 10 million. He never fought for a year but released his documentary in 2018. Big in japan.
In the case of Logan and KSI, it is likely that KSI did not release a rap album, but would follow Sapp's footsteps. KSI said he wanted to be a professional fighter. With his upcoming bout stands out, his performance can move him towards that goal. It's not exactly classy, but Sapp may be the biggest celebrity fight success story.
The fight is broadcast live by DAZN. Undercard starts at 7 pm ET and is the main card at 9 pm ET.