UFC champ Khabib says he lost sponsors over Palestine support
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- Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov says speaking publicly for Palestine has cost him money, contracts and sponsorships.
- He urged athletes and public figures to use their platforms to speak out rather than remain silent.
Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov said publicly supporting Palestine has come with financial consequences, including lost contracts and sponsorship opportunities.
Speaking during a recent talk, Khabib said the financial impact was real but insignificant compared with the suffering endured by Palestinians.
"You think it's not happening with me? It's happened with us. We lost money too," he said.
Khabib said athletes and other public figures with large audiences have a responsibility to speak about the situation, even if their contribution is limited to sharing information with their followers.
"Just don't be quiet," he said.
The former champion has repeatedly used his public platform to express support for Palestinians, arguing that remaining silent while civilians are suffering is not an acceptable option.
