Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou faced off in a boxing match on October 28, 2023, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Heres what we know about their purses:
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Tyson Fury was expected to make close to $50 million for the fight. This is before factoring in any PPV buys, ticket sales, or sponsorship revenue, meaning Fury could make much more.
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Francis Ngannou was expected to earn somewhere in the vicinity of $10 million for his first trip to the boxing ring. This is a quantum leap in purse compared to his UFC days, with his highest pay out being $600k in a championship bout against Ciryl Gane.
Its worth noting that these figures are not official and may vary depending on various factors such as PPV buys, ticket sales, and sponsorship revenue.