Tyson Fury vs. Dillian Whyte Purse: How Much Money Are Both Fighters Guaranteed?
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Boxing – Tyson Fury v Deontay Wilder – WBC Heavyweight Title – T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. – October 9, 2021 Tyson?Fury?celebrates with the belts after winning the fight against Deontay Wilder REUTERS/Steve Marcus
A classic British Boxing showdown between Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte is exactly what the heavyweight division needed at this moment. Whyte has been a true mandatory to Fury’s WBC belt for months and the fight is finally in the works.
Having secured their latest wins via KO, Whyte will bring in his puncher’s chance against an exceptional boxer in Fury. Besides, the heavyweight title feast will be a financial glorification for both sides.
Tyson Fury’s promoter, Frank Warren, has secured the fight rights by offering a record-breaking $41 million purse bid. He comfortably surpassed Eddie Hearn‘s $32 million proposals, verifying a homecoming bout for ‘The Gypsy King’.
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Tyson Fury has had his last five fights in the USA. He beat American superstar Deontay Wilder twice in a row to become a modern-day phenomenon and the WBC champion. That said, it’s time to bring it home and defend against Wilder’s counterpart, Dillian Whyte, who is also a terrific knockout artist.
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While $41 million is now on the table for both sides, Tyson Fury will take most of it. However, the purse will have a unique split, allowing the winner to add extra fortune. Here’s a look at it.
Tyson Fury vs. Dillian Whyte Purse: How much money are both fighters guaranteed
The split will be 80/20 in favor of Tyson Fury. It means. ‘The Gypsy King’ will take home a whopping $29.5 million. The numbers are pretty close to his $30 million payouts from the Deontay Wilder trilogy. Meanwhile, Dillian Whyte has seen a serious economical surge from his last fight purse.
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He reportedly earned $5.4 million from knocking out Alexander Povetkin in their re-match. Now, he has been guaranteed $7.4 million for the WBC championship bout against Tyson Fury. But both fighters can rake these numbers.
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Total Payout: How much will they earn from the fight?
According to reports, Fury and Whyte have forfeited a portion of their purse, which the winner will take home. $4.1 million, therefore, will be there on the champion’s side, along with the WBC world championship. If Dillian Whyte can land the upset, he will take home $11.2 million in total. On the contrary, Tyson Fury will bag $33.6 million by successfully defending his belt.
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