Jake Paul has stated he is working on a logo, appointing a board and working with a law firm during the latest update on his fighters' union.
The YouTube star has been looking to make his mark on combat sport since arriving from the YouTube space, having picked up six consecutive wins in the boxing ring. Paul is not only looking to compete but has also tried his hand at promoting fights, in addition to his relentless campaign to improve UFC fighter pay and healthcare.
Paul recently announced that he would launch a fighters' union alongside conquered opponent and UFC legend Anderson Silva following his win back in October. In a fresh update, Paul has provided an update on how things are moving along with the pair's idea, tweeting: "UFA (United Fighters Association) update, 1) Working with a law firm that specialises in labour and employment law.
"2) Identifying key current & previous fighters to lead the interim board. 3) Logo design narrowed down to three finalists. It’s time for fighters to come together."
Paul had previously suggested the wheels were in motion for the United Fighters Association, which will be the first union created since Georges St Pierre's failed attempt several years ago.
Paul has been frequent and precise in his opinion on UFC fighter pay and has called for increases in frequent jibes aimed at long-term rival and the promotion's president, Dana White. The YouTube star has attempted to make wagers with White in a bid to gain an increase on the base pay that fighters are given.
The 'Problem Child' has regularly used examples such as a comparison between Francis Ngannou and boxing champion Tyson Fury in a bid to prove his point, which has been primarily focused on the company's kingpin. He has received some support in his attempts, including from UFC legend Silva, as he looks to leave his mark on another combat sport.
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However, he also faces some opposition to his views, including from former opponent Ben Askren and rising UFC star Paddy Pimblett, who are uncertain on his stance. Despite being criticised by some, Paul still believes UFC fighters are on "slave" contracts and has made a number of proposals to try and reach out to the roster.
"These fighters are risking their lives and some of them can barely afford their gym bills. To me that is where I want to see change," Paul said during an interview with Anthony Pompliano. "That is why I am working on the United Fighters Association with Anderson because I know how hard they work and how much they are sacrificing. Their fighters are basically in slave contracts.
"The crazy part about it is that UFC fighter pay for all of their own s*** and so they are getting paid like s*** and they have to pay for all these things. It is just this really backwards thing, if it meant they raised their fighter minimum pay and increased their revenue, then I would fight in the UFC."
