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They don't call boxers "prize fighters" for nothing. Participating in big fights leads to big money. That's been the case for a long time.
But with new players and promoters like cash-heavy Saudi Arabia, the new numbers continue to stagger. If you thought Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk were getting a nice deal for their epic first fight, their second is ready to set a new standard in the sport.
Pot for Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury revealed
According to a report by The Sun, the Fury-Usyk rematch is expected to have a purse of over $191 million. That would be over $45 million more than the pot for the first fight.
It's a shocking number, but it comes with the territory. Fury and Usyk put their bodies and livelihoods on the line to deliver an entertaining product. And they absolutely did in the first bout, with Usyk coming out the victor while Fury took home more money.
For the sequel, Usyk will likely make more money as he will be the A-side due to being the defending champion. Everything points to a December 21 date for the event.