Dan Katz revealed on Barstool Yak that Saudi officials offered him and Dave Portnoy $10 million.
Katz said the deal required heavy travel, so they demanded $15 million instead.
Saudi officials refused, and Katz and Portnoy immediately declined.
Katz explained that part of the money would have gone directly to Barstool.
Behind-the-Scenes Negotiations Go Public
Katz shared the conversation during a Barstool Yak segment streamed online.
He did not reveal which Saudi boxing event was involved.
He confirmed the talks occurred before recent major fight nights in Saudi Arabia.
Awful Announcing first reported the clip after it gained traction online.
Saudi Sports Push Attracts Global Stars
Saudi Arabia continues investing heavily in celebrity and sports appearances.
The country uses its Riyadh Season festival to host boxing, concerts, and cultural spectacles.
Mike Tyson and YouTube star MrBeast promoted the recent Canelo-Crawford fight alongside Saudi advisor Turki Al-Sheikh.
MrBeast joked online about Tyson hitting him, and the video spread rapidly.
Saudi Arabia has already hosted LIV Golf, WWE events, and scheduled Tom Brady’s flag football showcase.
Unlike other celebrities, Katz and Portnoy decided the $10 million offer undervalued their participation.
