Usyk vs Fury 2 payouts: How much will Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk earn for blockbuster rematch?
Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury are expected to receive substantial salaries for their rematch this weekend in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk face off (Image via MMA Fighting)
The Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is preparing to host one of the most thrilling boxing matchups in history. The bout will feature former undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk taking on Tyson Fury. Given their prominence in the boxing community, both Fury and Usyk are expected to receive significant salaries and earn substantial amounts for this highly anticipated clash.
The upcoming showdown between Fury and Usyk will be a rematch between the two heavyweight boxers. In their first encounter, they competed for the title of undisputed world heavyweight champion. As expected, both Fury and Usyk gave it their all, with the Ukrainian boxer winning by a split decision. Now, as their rematch approaches both the boxers have garnered significant attention in the community.
The rematch is scheduled for December 21. Fury and Usyk are generating excitement among fans through various antics. The British boxer, in particular, has vowed to avenge his loss and defeat the Ukrainian boxer decisively. Meanwhile, Usyk maintains a jovial demeanor and is playfully teasing Fury as well. Given the hype and importance of the match, it promises to be a lucrative night for both boxers.
Salary of Oleksandr Usyk for his upcoming fight
The fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk is primarily funded and organized by the Saudi General Entertainment Authority. Turki Alalshikh, the Chairman of the Saudi GEA, is a prominent figure in the boxing community. He is making concerted efforts to elevate the sport’s profile.
Under his leadership, Alalshikh has organized several high-profile boxing events, with the rematch between Fury and Usyk being a notable example.
In their initial clash, organized by Saudi GEA, the event was a major success. Regarding the boxers’ earnings, Usyk earned approximately $45 million from his previous fight, while Fury took home the majority of the purse. However, for the rematch, several reports indicate that the Ukrainian boxer is expected to earn more than the British boxer.
The salary of Tyson Fury for his rematch against Oleksandr Usyk
Tyson Fury is arguably one of the most exciting boxers and because of that he has always managed to stay in the limelight. As a result, no matter the fight outcome, Fury majorly stays on the winning side when it comes to salaries and purse splits. However, for his upcoming fight against Oleksandr Usyk things have taken a turn.
The total purse for the rematch between Fury and Usyk is expected to be around $190 million. Interestingly, the Ukrainian boxer is projected to take home approximately $105 million, while the British fighter will receive about $85 million from the purse split. This clearly illustrates how Usyk has elevated his status by defeating Fury in their previous match.
Due to the significant financial incentives, Usyk will likely strive to replicate and enhance his previous performance. Interestingly, Fury has much to prove following his previous defeat and has a lot to win in this upcoming fight. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian boxer has again put his world heavyweight titles on the line. It will be intriguing to see who emerges as the victor this coming weekend in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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