After realizing 'most athletes end up poor,' Ben Askren wanted to ensure he was financially stable post fighting

Jan 11 2023 by MMAjunkie

 

Life after fighting long was on Ben Askren’s mind well before he retired.

Askren, a highly decorated collegiate wrestler and 2008 U.S. Olympic team member, ended his mixed martial arts career with the UFC, where he made waves and rose to stardom in just three octagon appearances.

Askren (19-2-1) retired from MMA in 2019 and secured one final big payout competing when he made $500,000 to box Jake Paul in 2021.

“I was an avid reader growing up, and I realized most athletes end up poor,”...

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