Canelo Alvarez vs Jermell Charlo salaries: How much money will boxing superstars make for an incredible fight?
Here is everything you need to know about Canelo Alvarez's fight purse against Jermell Charlo this weekend.
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Canelo Alvarez vs Jermell Charlo (Image via The Sporting News)
Canelo Alvarez continues to reign supreme as the undisputed king of the boxing world, and his recent performance against fellow undisputed champion Jermell Charlo was a testament to it. He not only delivered an impressive performance but also earned an astonishingly large paycheck in the process.
The fight took place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas over the weekend and served as a perfect reply to any doubters who questioned his current form. Canelo Alvarez not only silenced but completely quashed any whispers of his potential decline with a masterful display of skill and dominance in the ring.
In the bout, Alvarez was always leading, effectively subduing Jermell Charlo, who, as a focused challenger, was looking forward to pushing his boundaries. Charlo went up two weight classes with the aspiration of adding another undisputed title to his collection but his efforts went in vain.
Alvarez successfully defended his titles against Charlo, who held the undisputed junior middleweight championship. Alvarez’s victory included a knockdown in the seventh round and an impressive performance where he dominated nearly every round as per the judges’ scorecards. Notably, this bout marked the first instance in the four-belt era of boxing where two male undisputed champions faced off in the ring.
How much money did Canelo Alvarez make from beating Jermell Charlo?
Canelo Alvarez has risen to become one of the biggest pay-per-view stars in the sport of boxing. Props to his exceptional talent, dedication, and a string of exciting and highly anticipated fights. His popularity has not only made him a significant draw in terms of PPV buys but has also solidified his status as one of the sport’s all-time greats. The fighter has been part of some of the biggest PPV fights in modern history. Moreover, this fight with Jermell Charlo was no different.
As per reports, it was projected that Canelo would pocket around $50 million from the bout. These substantial earnings highlight his increasing fame and his ability to attract a wide audience, which he most definitely did during the fight. Canelo’s huge income can be traced back to his agreement with Premier Boxing Champions for three fights, valued at an astonishing $100 million and this fight was the first one from the contract.
Alvarez is going to earn between $15 million and $30 million. The rest of his purse comes from his share of pay-per-view sales, broadcasting deals, merchandise sales, ticket sales, and promotional partnerships for his fight against Charlo. Jermell Charlo, on the other hand, has a guaranteed purse of $1.5 million in addition to his PPV deal.
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