Eddie Hearn has claimed that Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury’s purse would be worth more than $200 million if the pair stepped into the ring together.
Joshua’s next fightcould well be againstFuryif the Gypsy King canbeat Oleksandr Usykon May, 18. Hearn, Joshua’s promoter, has now shared details of just how much each fighter could make from the bout which he claims would be “the biggest fight ever”.
“I mean, certainly, you are talking north of £100million ($126.15m) for each guy,” he toldPiers Morgan Uncensored.“The biggest fight ever… We would do alright. We take a percentage of Anthony Joshua.
“It varies across what he earns. As a fighter starts to become more powerful, more popular, your relationship with them extends through a longer contract.
“Don’t forget Anthony Joshua signed a life long contract with us three years ago [which is] very unique in the sport. He’s the most loyal fighter… He’s involved in the business, as well, which is the first time we’ve ever done that with a client.”
Although the numbers being mentioned are astronomical, it will not be the most lucrative fight in the history of the sport.
Hearn is desperate forFury to beat Usyk next monthas he looks to clear the way for Joshua and Fury to meet in the ring in what has been a highly anticipated fight for some time now.
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Joshua’s promoterpleaded with Fury to beat his opponentafter AJ knocked out Francis Ngannou in the second round of their fight in Saudi Arabia last month.
Matt Hobkinson was a Senior Sports Writer at Dexerto. Matt is a dedicated football and Formula 1 fan and brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the sports. He has previously worked at PA Media, Manchester Evening News, Chronicle Live, Leeds Live and others covering the region’s football clubs and sports stars.
