Fury and Usyk rematch set to spend close to $200M just on their purses

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The highly anticipated heavyweight championship rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury is set to make history with an extraordinary $190 million purse, marking a significant increase from their previous encounter.

The bout, scheduled for December 21, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, represents a substantial financial leap from the $150 million purse of their first meeting. As the current undisputed heavyweight champion following his victory on May 18, Usyk is positioned to receive the lion’s share of the proceeds, with reports suggesting a 60-40 split in his favor. This distribution could see the Ukrainian champion earning approximately $114 million for the event.

Their initial clash resulted in Usyk’s triumph via split decision, with two judges scoring in his favor (115-112 and 114-113) while one judge saw it for Fury (114-113). The pivotal moment came in the ninth round when Usyk gained a significant advantage, leading to his eventual victory and historic achievement as the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 2000.

The unprecedented purse size reflects the immense global interest in this championship contest and sets a new standard for boxing compensation. This record-breaking figure also underscores Saudi Arabia’s growing influence in hosting major sporting events, as Riyadh continues to attract high-profile boxing matches with substantial financial backing.

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