An Australian boxer recently revealed why her partner is actually okay with her sleeping with other people.
Gold Coast boxer Shannon Philp has explained that she doesn't make enough money from the sport alone, meaning the middleweight boxer has turned to another mode of income, OnlyFans.
In an interview with the Daily Mail, Philp explained that she and her boyfriend, Lyndon, are in an ethical non-monogamy (ENM) relationship, meaning they’re permitted to have intimate relationships with other partners, whether men or women.
What Shannon Philp Has Said About Her Relationship
She said: "I sat down with my partner, and we talked about it at length. If you said to me a few years ago I'd be uploading (explicit) content for subscribers, I would have laughed.
"The reality is, if we (female boxers) don't have a regular source of income, we can't go to the next level. When you factor in training camps, coaching, travel, and medicals, it all adds up."
Philp added: "It is new for both of us, we enjoy it."
She now makes $45,000 from the site per month, stating that she has no plans of stopping anytime soon.
Philp continued: "I have goals, like buying a house and property. My friends and family are supportive of what I do... having subscribers gives me a flexible lifestyle.
"Be it bikini shots or solo videos... it is up to the creator. I have an open mind. There are also other (female) boxers doing OnlyFans. It is a respected industry."
Shannon Philp's Professional Boxing Career
Philip has two professional fights under her belt currently, but lost on both occasions, with her main goal still being to improve as a boxer
She said: "It all started as a side hustle, and is now a full-time gig. To go from earning $20 as an apprentice hairdresser to meeting our financial goals is satisfying... the aim now is to keep training hard to improve as a boxer."
While an unconventional way to raise funds, it highlights serious questions about the women's boxing scene, specifically, how much newcomers earn compared to the steep costs required to progress in the sport.
Philp did launch a GoFundMe to help her raise funds to support her boxing career, with the description saying: "(I've) recently moved to Coffs Harbour NSW. Before moving here, I’d trained to the point where I was close to having my first boxing match as an amateur. But as things happen, resettling here and finding steady work took priority."
She ended up raising $2,200, just shy of her $2,500 target, but a world away from her monthly income from OnlyFans.
- Ethan Cuffling
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