Charles Oliveira: Justin Gaethje not getting paid White House money again, needs to decide on retirement
UFC fighter Charles Oliveira discusses the future of lightweight champion Justin Gaethje, suggesting that Gaethje may retire due to the high financial rewards of his previous fight at the White House. Oliveira remains focused on his own path to the title regardless of Gaethje's decision.
Why it matters
This highlights the intersection of professional sports, athlete compensation, and the influence of high-profile political venues on sports economics.
Charles Oliveira believes he will earn a shot at the UFC lightweight belt with a win over Diego Lopes, defending the BMF title in the main event of UFC 335 on Dec. 12, regardless if Justin Gaethje is standing across the cage as champion or not.
Gaethje stopped Ilia Topuria in June to unify the 155-pound titles on the White House lawn and has since stated he would not fight again before the end of the year. On top of that, Gaethje has also opened the door to potentially retiring from the sport as UFC champion.
If money is the deciding factor, Oliveira believes Gaethje may not fight again.
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