NewsBite

Exclusive

UFC champion Robert Whittaker could become Australia's best-paid athlete

Move over Jeff Horn, Australia has an even bigger global fight star in Robert Whittaker, who last weekend won the UFC's interim middleweight championship of the world in the fastest growing sport on earth.

Whittaker beat Cuban Olympic silver medallist Yoel Romero in a unanimous points decision despite badly hurting his leg in the first round.

Loading...
Christopher Joye is a portfolio manager with Coolabah Capital, which invests in securities, including those discussed in his column. Connect with Christopher on Twitter.

Read More

Latest In Sport

Fetching latest articles

Most Viewed In Companies

    Original URL: https://www.afr.com/companies/sport/ufc-champion-robert-whittaker-become-australias-bestpaid-athlete-20170714-gxbfb2