anyone got an accurate idea as to what Bellew will get paid fot tonights fight. years ago it was always often mentioned what the fighters were being paid these days it doesnt get mentioned always. anyone any idea..just curious.
He's mandatory so think it has to be a 70/30 (60/40?) split though I have no doubt that backhand deals to take less for the fight happen. He should be getting paid reasonable going over there. Suspect he's getting 200k maybe. But that is a total guess.
Division of Proceeds in a Purse Offer. The net purse offer (after deduction of the WBC certification fees) shall be divided as follows: a) 70% for the champion and 30% for the challenger. b) 50% to each contender in the case of vacant titles or elimination bouts. c) 55% to the champion and 45% to the interim champion, in the event of such a bout. d) Notwithstanding the terms of subparagraphs a), b) and c) above, the Board of Governors may, in its discretion and by a majority vote, modify the division of purse offer proceeds between boxers in a purse offer in unusual or special cases, like the consideration of the outstanding marketing value of one of the boxers. The modification of the split will be limited to three categories: 70-30%; 60-40%; and 55-45% for the Champion and challenger, respectively, except in the most exceptional circumstances, in which the split may be modified to 50-50%.
I remember watching Ricky Hatton's fight against either Paquiao or Mayweather (can't remember which), the commentator said both contestants were being paid like 12 mil each for the fight, I was surprised boxers took home such an amount (even though it was a big-name fight) Doesn't really answer your question, but whatever the number is i'd be happy to fight for it.
