Oleksandr Usyk vs. Anthony Joshua II, dubbed as Rage on the Red Sea, was a heavyweight boxing match between WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk and former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.
The fight occurred on August 20, 2022, at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Usyk emerged victorious in the 12-round contest via split decision, with scores of 116–112 and 115–113 in his favor and 115–113 in favor of Joshua. Many are curious about Usyk’s earnings from the fight, so let’s investigate the details.
Oleksandr Usyk’s Earnings from Defeating Anthony Joshua
Despite Joshua’s enhanced performance compared to their initial encounter, Oleksandr Usyk retained his titles. Usyk earned approximately $4.1 million in the first fight against Anthony Joshua, including 40% of the pay-per-view revenue.
According to reports from SportsZion and talkSPORT, the rematch offered a 50-50 split of the base earnings, resulting in Usyk receiving a substantial $75 million payout. talkSPORT also noted that Usyk garnered around $6 million from his bout against Daniel Dubois.
Also Read: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury Predictions: Boxing Preview and Picks
But now Usyk is set to face Tyson Fury. The upcoming Oleksandr Usyk vs. Fury clash has generated immense excitement as it brings together the top two heavyweights for the first time, with the winner poised to establish dominance in the division.
Click on ‘Follow Us’ and get notified of the most viral Boxing stories via Google! Follow Us
The main event ringwalks are scheduled to commence around 11:05 p.m. UK time or 6:05 p.m. ET, with the fight broadcast live on DAZN. The matchup between Fury’s orthodox style and Usyk’s agile southpaw stance intensifies the anticipation. With DAZN providing global coverage of the fight card, fans worldwide can tune in to catch every thrilling moment.
Also Read: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury Predictions: Boxing Preview and Picks
