How Much Will Canelo Alvarez Earn Against Terence Crawford After the $400 Million Saudi Deal?

Yesterday, the boxing world was left stunned as Rolando Romero pulled off a shocking upset over Ryan Garcia, going the full 12 rounds in Times Square, New York. But this wasn’t just any loss. It now marks a clear hurdle in Garcia’s path to a highly anticipated rematch with Devin Haney. In the second round, Romero landed a sharp left hook, and boom! Ryan Garcia was already on the floor. Though unhurt, Garcia never recovered after that knockdown, with the judges scoring the result: 112-115, 109-118, and 112-115, all in Romero’s favor. But why is it important to the Canelo fight tonight? Well…

All eyes are on Canelo Alvarez now. Will he do what is expected of him, or will he falter, like Ryan Garcia, against the massive underdog William Scull? In just a few hours at The Venue in Riyadh, it will all become clear. It’s not only the undisputed super middleweight title on the line. A win tonight for Canelo could pave the way for a blockbuster showdown with Terence Crawford, being planned for September in Las Vegas. And if for some reason he doesn’t, like Ryan Garcia, all the big plans will go down the drain. So, how much is Canelo Alvarez being paid for this high-risk, low-reward fight? And what about his payout for the Terence Crawford fight?

Canelo Alvarez’s estimated purse vs. Terence Crawford

Thankfully for Canelo, the money is worth the risk. According to reports, the 34-year-old is being paid a mind-boggling $400 million by the Saudis for a four-fight deal that entails four fights in 2025 and 2026 combined, the first of which begins with the William Scull fight tonight. Canelo Alvarez is projected to earn a whopping $80 million for tonight’s fight alone, making it one of the richest single paydays in boxing. Meanwhile, undefeated Cuban is reportedly walking away with just $3 million, according to TSM Sports. And if Canelo Alvarez gets the win, he’s expected to face Terence Crawford in September in what could be the biggest fight of the year. But here’s where it gets wild. But how much is the Guadalajara native going to bag when he fights Bud Crawford next?

Earlier this year, popular boxing commentator Ray Jackson sparked buzz when he dropped a bombshell on X. “Canelo Alvarez is getting $150M guarantee to fight Crawford 👀😳💰,” he wrote above a Ring Magazine update that confirmed negotiations were going smoothly.

If that rumored payout turns out to be true, Canelo Alvarez would not only headline the biggest fight of the year but also become the highest-paid boxer of 2025. To put it in perspective, even Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, who had an incredible 2024 with two massive bouts, earned a combined $105 million and $114 million, respectively, for two fights in 2024. Meanwhile, Brunch Boxing added “💰Canelo was reportedly promised over nine figures for the bout.” And when it comes to big numbers, Canelo Alvarez has never been shy about putting a price on his worth.

Remember last year, Canelo Alvarez’s demand of $200 million to fight David Benavidez was initially lowered to $150 million? And Benavidez instead chose to move up to 175 pounds? Now it seems like His Excellency Turki Alalshikh might just give the Guadalajara native exactly what he’s asking for. If this goes through, it would solidify his spot not just as a rich boxer but also as one of the richest athletes in the world in 2025.

As for Terence Crawford? Surprisingly, there haven’t been any major reports about what he’s earning from this mega-fight. However, Crawford himself believes this fight could surpass the $440 million that Mayweather vs. Pacquiao generated back in 2015. But how much would Bud Crawford actually pocket from the bout?

Terence Crawford could earn his biggest purse against Canelo

A few months back, the former four-division champion Mikey Garcia chimed in on the buzz surrounding the Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford showdown. Speaking with FightHype, Garcia pointed out that when you’re talking about this kind of money, everybody’s already winning.

For fighters like Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez, this isn’t just another big-name bout. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime financial jackpot. “It’s entertainment,” Garcia said, making it clear that win or lose, the spectacle alone is worth the price of admission.

Garcia even took things a step further, suggesting that if Crawford ever gets offered $100 million to fight someone like Oleksandr Usyk—no matter how far-fetched that may sound—he’d be crazy not to take it. So now, what matters most is that fans are getting a show, and fighters are getting paid. And this September? All eyes are on what could be one of the most electrifying—and richest—nights in boxing history. So, just how much is Terence Crawford going to walk away with from this blockbuster showdown? What do you think?