Rapper Blueface returned to the ring on Saturday, 14 March, headlining Adin Ross’ Brand Risk Promotions event in Miami. The appearance marked his first boxing outing in three years, after being released from prison.
The fight itself did not go to plan. He faced streamer Chibu and ultimately lost on the scorecards after a difficult contest that saw the rapper struggle with the power and physicality of his opponent.
The bout featured some dramatic moments, including a second-round sequence where Chibu forced Blueface back against the ropes and knocked him out of the ring during a heavy exchange, setting the tone for a fight that swung decisively towards the streamer.
Chibu eventually won on all three scorecards, handing the rapper a setback in his return to influencer boxing.
Blueface says he earned over $300,000 for Chibu fight
Despite the loss, the event still proved financially lucrative for Blueface.
Speaking on his own livestream after the fight, Blueface revealed he earned a substantial payday simply for appearing on the Brand Risk card.
“How much did I make on the fight? Oh, I’m not gonna tell you how much I made, but I’ll tell you that I made over 300,000.
“I’ll let you guess from there. And that’s just for the fight,” the 29-year-old stated.
The figure highlights the growing financial power of influencer boxing events, particularly those backed by major online creators such as Ross.
Influencer boxing payouts rival UFC fighter pay
Blueface’s admission also reignites a long-running debate about fighter compensation in traditional combat sports.
According to information shared by Lionel Rivera in 2021, the UFC historically operated with three broad pay tiers for fighters. The second tier ranged between $80,000 and $250,000 per fight.
Those figures may now be outdated, but the comparison remains striking. Blueface claims he earned more than $300,000 for a single influencer boxing appearance despite losing the bout.
That total likely exceeds what many UFC fighters receive on standard contracts. The disparity helps explain why UFC president Dana White and the promotion have frequently faced criticism over athlete pay, especially as influencer-driven events continue attracting large audiences and lucrative sponsorship deals.
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