How much did Dubous make in Wardley purse in their big heavyweight boxing title match this weekend? Learn more about the numbers.
It was reported that Canelo Alvarez last year made in the ball park of around $100 million for his fight with Terence Crawford alone after everything was added up.
That is at the high end of the numbers in the sport though.
Many reports are estimating that Daniel Dubois walked away with a base purse guaranteed amount of between $2.5 to $3.2 million dollars this weekend (after converting from GB UK pound to US dollar).
But that’s just his base amount.
He possibly made more than that we think after sponsorships and other revenues indirect and direct from the bout and event itself.
The full number is never exactly released as only the boxer really knows this number and their accountant. That’s the truth.
However, we can take a look at further notes on the above for people new to professional boxing to give you an idea of where that comes from:
Facts only:
- No official purse figures released by promoters, BBBofC, or fighters.
- Total estimated earnings for Dubois (including PPV share, sponsorships, bonuses): up to £2.5 million or $2.5M – $3.2M — we think more than that though.
- Fight purse split widely reported as Dubois earning more than Wardley.
- Dubois’ purse significantly lower than his previous fights vs Usyk or Joshua because Wardley not a big name.
- UK tax deductions estimated at over £600,000 on Dubois’ purse (45% higher rate + NI) — this converts to $818,250 US dollars tax deductions plus any fees he had with his manager and trainer minus his other expenses as well so his take home pay after tax and expenses might have been around $2 million we think (ball-park wise).
- Reports consistently place Dubois as the higher earner due to name value and former champion status.
- All figures are estimates/pre-fight projections; no verified final payout disclosed.
Daniel Dubois’ US commercial viability and draw power in the United States has increased however, as his brand and overall value both for fights and brand marketing opportunities in the US.
The entertaining battle put on did as much for him.
Who knows what fights he is in later this year but for now he’s a two-time world heavyweight champion.
