Tom Aspinall's dad wants him to box: 'UFC ain't paying that type of money'

The article discusses Tom Aspinall's father, Andy Aspinall, who wants his son to pursue a career in boxing instead of the UFC. Andy believes that boxing offers more lucrative financial opportunities compared to the UFC. Tom Aspinall is a rising star in the UFC's heavyweight division, having won his first five fights in the organization. However, his father believes that the UFC's pay structure is not as favorable as the potential earnings in professional boxing. Andy Aspinall argues that the UFC "ain't paying that type of money" and that his son could potentially earn more in the boxing ring. He cites the high-profile boxing matches between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor, as well as the recent fight between Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin, as examples of the significant paydays available in boxing. Overall, the article highlights the ongoing debate about the financial rewards in different combat sports and the desire of Tom Aspinall's father to see him pursue the potentially more lucrative path of professional boxing.