Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk fight purse: How much will both fighters earn for huge undisputed world title bout?
TYSON FURY and Oleksandr Usyk will vie for all the heavyweight marbles in one of the biggest fights in boxing history.The pair will take part in the division’s first undisputed bout in nearly 25 YEARS on Saturday night after nearly two years of build-up.Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will finally throw down for all the heavyweight marblesCredit: EPAThe pair’s historic undisputed bout takes place in Saudi Arabia this SaturdayCredit: GETTYThe pair are set to take home historic purses for their Riyadh rumbleCredit: REUTERSTheir eagerly-anticipated dust-up has fallen through THREE TIMES already, with the most recent collapse occurring in February after Fury suffered a horror cut in sparring.But it’s all systems go for the pair’s long-overdue Saudi straightener, which the eyes of the entire combat sports world will be tuned in for.And the pair are on course to take home MAMMOTH purses after their Riyadh rumble.But how much will the duo earn for their historic punch-up?READ MORE IN BOXINGWell look no further as SunSport is on hand with everything you need to know about both men’s respective paydays.Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk fight purseSaudi boxing kingpin Turki Alalshikh has spared no expense in making The Kingdom the new home of big-time boxing.And his splurge has well and truly extended to the purses the pugilists have been receiving.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT BOUTFury has already been the recipient of a massive sack of Saudi cash, taking home a whopping £35million for his controversial crossover clash with former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou last October.Most read in BoxingBut The Gypsy King is expected to pocket even MORE than that staggering figure in his back-to-back desert dust-ups with fan favourite Usyk.epa10979261 British boxer Tyson Fury (L) and Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk (R) face each other during a press conference ahead of Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk boxing match, in London, Britain, 16 November 2023. The undisputed heavyweight championship title fight between the British boxer Tyson Fury and Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk will take place in […]That’s according to his co-promoter Bob Arum, who claims the WBC heavyweight king is set to earn in excess of £80m for his dances with the slick southpaw.The veteran promoter said: “If you told Tyson Fury he’s set to make $100 million, he’d really get p****d off.”Because he thinks – and I think he’s right – that he’s gonna make a lot more than that.”Usyk himself is no stranger to a big Saudi payday, having taken home a massive purse for his rematch with Anthony Joshua two years ago.The Ukrainian’s split of the historic heavyweight purse with Fury is currently unknown, although he’s expected to take home AT LEAST £30m for his second date with undisputed destiny.Oleksandr Usyk earned a pretty penny for his rematch with Anthony Joshua in 2022Credit: GETTYWhat’s been said about the Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk purses?Unsurprisingly, Usyk has said little about his imminent mammoth cheque other than his public agreeing to an outrageous 70/30 split ahead of their proposed Wembley war last April.Fury, on the other hand, has spoken openly about them – flip-flopping between claims he is and isn’t fighting the former cruiserweight king for the money.He most recently said: “This is no more important than any of the other fights I’ve had before. To me anyway.”To him, it might mean something much more special, I don’t know. I’ve never spoke to him about it.“I’m just telling you the truth. READ MORE SUN STORIES”The truth is, it’s exciting to me and attractive because of the amount of money I’m getting paid.”Not because of the belts that’s on the line.”Tyson Fury recently claimed he’s only fighting Oleksandr Usyk for the moneyCredit: Getty More