A £13 million salary cut awaits Anthony Joshua as he prepares for tomorrow’s (August 20) Saudi-funded match against Oleksandr Usyk.
When the Watford man reclaimed his world heavyweight belts from Andy Ruiz Jr. in Riyadh three years ago, he pocketed £46 million.
Is Oleksandr Usyk right-handed?
However, as he attempts to reclaim the WBA, IBF, and WBO championships from the Ukrainian right-handed fighter, AJ, who was defeated by Usyk 11 months ago, has been obliged to accept a lower sum.
When the two fight in Jeddah, Usyk will receive the same £33.2 million payday as the opponent.
The winner will also be eligible for a bonus based on the pay-per-view purchases made on DAZN globally and on other credible media houses.
The fighters will split 80% of the over £83 million that the Saudis paid for the rights to the bout.
The undercard and other expenses took up the remaining £16.6 million.
The majority of significant fights involving European boxers will now wind up being flogged to the Middle East due to the outrageous money on the royal tables in Saudi Arabia.
Is Oleksandr Usyk undefeated?
Professionally he holds a record of 19 wins with 13 by way of knockouts.
