Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol payouts: How much money will the boxing superstars make?

Riyadh Season Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol fight purse: How much salary will the Russians earn? A close look into the undisputed light-heavyweight payouts.

Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol payouts: How much money will the boxing superstars make?

Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol fight purse: What would the two Russian warriors make? (Source: X)

On Saturday 12 October, the boxing clique will focus on one ring when Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev lock horns. The duo meet at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Beterbiev (20-0, 20 KOs) is ready to knock the chips off his rival and pocket a lucrative fight salary. Meanwhile, WBA belt-holder Bivol (23-0, 12 KOs) will stand on business too. Now, their battle for the undisputed light-heavyweight will be one for ages. It will see them earn big payouts and purses as well.

This war between the Russians was to take place in June 2024. But Beterbiev’s surgery for a torn meniscus prevented it. Interestingly, the 39-year-old Artur Beterbiev is now on the same frame as his 33-year opponent. Boxing’s only titleholder to have a 100% KO ratio since 2017, he is keeping heavy-handed intentions. As such, the matchup has been garnering quite the traction.

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Concurrently, both the boxers are expecting to bank big payouts for their effort in the squared ring. The official figures for Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol are not yet known. But even under wraps, it is all but sure that they will take home millions. Here is a close look at how much each can make, based on their previously disclosed salary so far.

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What is Artur Beterbiev’s fight purse?

The Russian heavyweight consolidated his three belts (WBC, IBF, WBO) with a second-round TKO of Joe Smith Jr in 2022. Consequently, he has successfully defended them twice. He has made high bank and substantial payouts as a sure heavy-hitter in his last few.

The difference in purses between this fight and their previous fights is staggering. Artur Beterbiev’s last fight against Callum Smith earned the Russian $1,332,450 from a salary of over $2 million (winning bid of about $2.1m in total). This could be his biggest purse to date, yet.

Although not official, Artur Beterbiev will make guaranteed purse of $10 million and up
Although not official, Artur Beterbiev will make guaranteed purse of $10 million and up (Source: ringtv.com)

The Riyadh group went to great lengths to ensure that this fight would take place in Saudi Arabia. Many fans wanted it to be held in Russia, despite the country’s political turmoil. With Saudi GEA backing, he is to make around an estimated bracket of around $10 million! For perspective, Pro debutant, hottest free agency, and ex-UFC Francis Ngannou banked a big payout of $10 million when he faced former WBC lineal heavyweight Tyson Fury.

It’s more than his UFC cumulative career earnings! Meanwhile, a pronounced Fury earned a ballooned purse of $100 million when he lost against the undisputed Oleksandr Usyk. While it may vary with cards and the endgame hierarchy of where the straps could land, every modern bout makes such. Business and boxing are booming — and it shows.

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What is Dimitry Bivol’s fight purse?

The unified three-belt light heavyweight champion is of a different mettle altogether. But Beterbiev now faces a WBA titleholder famous for handing Canelo Alvarez only the second defeat of his career two years ago. Dimitry Bivol has similarly snagged wins in all of his previous fights. Including a June TKO triumph over Malik Zinad. All in all, he will thus make a similar purse, win or lose.

Dmitry Bivol will have a similar payout and will be setting up bigger things and fight salary
Dmitry Bivol will have a similar payout and will be setting up bigger things and fight salary (Source: iframe.thesun.co.uk)

Bivol’s fight with Canelo Alvarez was the biggest payday of his career, with the Tokmok native pocketing $5 million in purse money. Bivol’s financial history shows he has earned substantial fight payouts recently. Such is the lure of Suadi funding. Boxers and promoters are flocking to Riyadh, the world’s new fight capital, for big paydays. In a fractured modern era where commission payouts and blimps matter, both Bivol and Beterbiev are poised to make big banks.

With add-ons and endorsement deals, and their humble slice of PPV shares, he too will make $10 million (£7.6m) from a $20m projected split. The WBA light heavyweight champion is also on the pay-per-view spotlight, with promoter Eddie Hearn vying for a rematch with current face Alvarez again. Should he win, that becomes a great push for one.

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Bivol has kept up his conditioning and pace with his recent sixth-round KO. Should he win here, he is setting himself up for big things. Case in point, even on a loss, big draw Alvarez earned a ginormous $15m even without the 70% of the pay-per-view. So, it’s only one way up from here. Regardless of who wins, this will be the bout that generates the most payout for both Russian warriors.