The Ukrainian will accept more than the British.
The world champion in the heavyweight division according to the WBC, WBA, WBO and IBO versions Alexander Usyk will fight against former champion Tyson Fury.
According to The Sportster, the Ukrainian will receive 60% of the total purse, and Fury – 40%.
The rematch is expected to generate $190 million in revenue. So, Usik will receive 114 million, and Fury – 76 million.
Let us remind you that for the first match the Ukrainian got 45 million dollars, and the Briton – 105 million.
The rematch between Usik and Fury will take place on December 21 in the capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh. In May of this year, in the fight for the title of absolute champion, the Ukrainian defeated the Briton by split decision.
It was previously reported that Netflix will release a movie about Usik and Fury’s feud.
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Source: korrespondent
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