According to reports, ANTHONY JOSHUA will bag a staggering PS100 MILLION to pay for his highly anticipated rematch against Oleksandr Usyk of Saudi Arabia.
The same country hosted AJ’s rematch against Andy Ruiz Jr back 2019 but his earnings from that fight are dwarfed compared to the reported numbers for his second fight against Usyk.
Usyk beat AJ via unanimous decision at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last September
Rumours have circulated that Saudi Arabia could be a destination for the title showdown, after Usyk left Ukraine in preparation for the rematch.
According to GiveMeSport AJ will be able to take home a remarkable PS100m if the Middle Eastern country hosts the event.
Joshua will be looking to regain his WBA, WBO, and IBF world titles.
Although he has fought in Saudi Arabia previously, the 32-year old is expected to make almost twice the amount from his second fight there if he returns.
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After Ruiz Jr's shocking loss at Madison Square Garden, the pair met again in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) at the end the year.
AJ won the clash by unanimous decision. They also claimed a reported PS66m.
It's been claimed that the Watford-born fighter will get an additional PS34m for a second rumble.
Although Saudi Arabia was mentioned as a possible venue, Usyk's promoter Alexander Krassyuk said that a confirmed location has yet to be determined.
Get a PS10 Bonus with 100s of Games to Play and No Deposit RequiredSky Sports was informed by him that the location was under discussion. We are also considering late June as a timing option.
"Many things will be determined by how quickly we can ink the papers.
"The good news is that Usyk has already arrived in Europe to begin his preparations."
Before Russia invaded his homeland KO'd initial plans, the Ukrainian was set to clash again with AJ in the spring.
Joshua's future is uncertain as Usyk, now 35, has returned home to fight in front-line combat.
