Oleksandr Usyk is at the peak of his career with an undefeated record, cementing his legacy in the heavyweight division. Usyk recently defeated Tyson Fury in a rematch and successfully defended his titles. However, unlike Fury, who owns several luxurious timepieces, ‘The Cat’ revealed that he proudly sported a fake watch.
The Ukrainian fighter’s recent opponent, ‘The Gypsy King,’ is known for owning jaw-dropping custom timepieces and sought-after grail watches, including brands like Jacob & Co. and Rolex. In contrast, Usyk admitted to wearing a Chinese replica of a Rolex that he purchased for $100 while in Turkey. In a video, Usyk shared:
“I was boasting a little, and showed the cameraman my watch. It’s a Chinese Rolex. I was in Turkey fir training and saw guys selling Rolexes on the beach. I thought if I bought one, no one would guess that it was a fake. So I bought it for $100.”
As Usyk pointed out, no one realized the watch was a fake. Considering ‘The Cat’ has earned substantial fight purses, fans would have assumed the watch to be authentic. However, with his latest payday from the Fury fight, Usyk could easily add a luxury timepiece to his collection.
Oleksandr Usyk Secures Career-High Purse in Tyson Fury Rematch
For the second time, Usyk emerged victorious against Fury, securing a unanimous decision. The event generated over $90 million in pay-per-view revenue across the US and UK.
According to SportySalaries, the rematch guaranteed both fighters a combined purse of $50 million, marking the highest earnings of Usyk’s career. Reports suggest Fury earned a guaranteed $20 million, with his total earnings potentially reaching $80 million based on pay-per-view sales.
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Meanwhile, Usyk earned a guaranteed $8 million, with his earnings possibly climbing to $25 million. While both fighters walked away with substantial paychecks, fans are eager to see what the future holds for ‘The Cat.’
