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Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou set to earn big in Saudi Arabia
The upcoming boxing bouts featuring heavyweight superstars Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou, as well as Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, are expected to come with hefty paydays. The fights, set to take place in Saudi Arabia, have reportedly revealed the purses for each fighter. Joshua is projected to earn more than Usyk, while Fury is set to take home a career-high amount for his fight against Usyk.
Fury vs Usyk: A Clash for the Heavyweight Marbles
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will go head-to-head in what is being touted as the biggest fight in the heavyweight division in the past 25 years. The two fighters, aged 35 and 37 respectively, will battle it out for the undisputed title in Riyadh. The purses for this highly anticipated fight have been revealed, with Fury set to earn a staggering £55 million, while Usyk will take home just over half of that amount at £27 million.
Joshua vs Ngannou: A Crossover Clash
Former unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is set to face ex-UFC titleholder Francis Ngannou in a crossover clash. Joshua is expected to earn more than Usyk for this fight, with a projected purse of £38 million. Ngannou, on the other hand, is set to make a cool £16 million for his second bout in Saudi Arabia.
Big Money in Saudi Arabia
The quartet's purses for their upcoming bouts have been revealed, and it's clear that they will be earning significantly more fighting in Saudi Arabia than they would have elsewhere. The actual paydays may not be disclosed unless the fighters themselves choose to reveal them. However, it is evident that the fighters will be receiving substantial sums for their fights in the Kingdom.
Money Talks for Fury
Tyson Fury has openly admitted that the main motivation for his fight against Usyk is the hefty paycheck. He stated that the fight is not more important than any of his previous bouts, but the excitement comes from the amount of money he will be paid rather than the belts on the line.
