Fury's Purse Reportedly Stands at $40 Million While Ngannou Expected to Net $10 Million for Upcoming Fight
Estimated Prize Money for Bout Not Including Pay-Per-View Earnings Set at $10 Million
WBC Heavyweight Champion Indicates Rival Will Earn Career-High Payout
UPDATE: November 2, 2023, 08:33 GMT
Tyson Fury's purse for his upcoming fight against Francis Ngannou reportedly stands at a staggering $40 million, while Ngannou is expected to net around $10 million. This information was disclosed during a press conference, where the WBC heavyweight champion indicated that his rival will earn a career-high payout. It's important to note that the prize money for the bout, excluding earnings from pay-per-view, was initially estimated at $10 million for both fighters.
The exact amount of money that each fighter will earn from the fight is still subject to change, depending on factors such as the number of pay-per-view buys and any additional sponsorship deals. However, the reported figures indicate that Fury is set to earn significantly more than Ngannou, reflecting his status as the more established and popular fighter in the heavyweight division.
The fight between Fury and Ngannou is scheduled to take place on December 3, 2023. It will be the first time that these two fighters have faced each other in the ring, and it is expected to be one of the most highly anticipated boxing matches of the year.
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