Canelo Alvarez and Billy Joe Saunders unveiled a blockbuster night of boxing for fans all over the world. Going till the eighth round of a possible 12, both men had their significant moments inside the ring.

However, Alvarez had the last laugh by forcing Saunders to quit in his corner. The P4P king had hit his Brit rival with some brutal shots to injure his right eye, eventually claiming a finish. However, victory isn’t the only alluring factor for Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez.

The 30-year-old has blessed himself with a lucrative paycheck. Saul has once again added millions to his net worth. Also, Saunders, who suffered the maiden loss of his career, has reportedly bagged the biggest payday of his boxing career. Here’s a look at how much money they made.

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It’s hard to picture the exact numbers since different websites have claimed different digits. However, the fight share and PPV share seem to have accounted for a vast amount. Sportekz.com has come up with a seemingly clear number.

Per reports, Canelo Alvarez has received a guaranteed $15 million guaranteed pay-out with a 60% PPV share. Meanwhile, Billy Joe Saunders appears to have received a $2.5 million guaranteed pay-out with a 40% PPV share.

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However, bonuses and sponsorships might have accumulated around $35 million for Alvarez and at least $5 million for Saunders. So, it has been a profitable night for both men. But what’s next for their boxing career?

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WBC, WBO, WBA, and Ring super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez wants to become undisputed. Hence, a fight against IBF champion Caleb Plant is what’s next for him.

Meanwhile, two-division champion Billy Joe Saunders will try to return to the win column. He is 30-1 now and apparently won’t receive an immediate title shot. While Alvarez and Plant fight for the ultimate unification, Saunders can opt for a non-title fight to remain active. He is a legitimate elite boxer and can regain his lost throne in the future.

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