The rematch between Ukrainian champion Oleksandr Usyk and British fighter Tyson Fury, scheduled for the end of December 2024, promises to be one of the highest-paid fights in the history of professional boxing. The fight is already valued at nearly $200 million, a 50% increase over the fee for their first fight in May of this year.
This is reported by The Sun.
The total prize money of the fight will be about 190 million dollars or 150 million pounds, which is 50% more than in the first fight, which took place in May this year. Then the two boxers earned 150 million dollars, but the "Gypsy King" got more than twice as much money, despite the fact that Alexander owned more belts - 70% to 30% in favor of the British. That is, Fury's fee for the first fight was 105 million dollars, and Usyk received 45 million dollars.
Since Usyk won the first fight, he will receive the majority of the fee, namely 60% of the total amount.
It is known that Fury also intends to organize a trilogy with Usyk in order to enter the history of boxing.
Rematch Usyk - Fury. Photo from open sources
After the victory in May of this year, Usyk became the absolute world champion in the heavyweight division, taking the WBC title from Tyson Fury and defending his WBO, WBA, IBO and IBF belts. Usyk became the first absolute champion in the history of the XXI century in the heavyweight division with four major titles.
We will remind, Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury are preparing for the second historic match. In the final days before the fight, open training sessions, press conferences and weigh-ins are planned.
