Should a unified champ always get at least 50/50 split against a challenger?

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  1. Vegan Beast

    Vegan Beast Grandpappy Ortiz Full Member

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    I think there's a good possibility Joshua will end up getting a 70/30-60/40 split in his favour against Usyk.

    He got a bigger split against Ruiz in the 2nd fight despite being a challenger and Ruiz the champ.

    IMO who brings in more PPV views/tickets matters, but if you are a unified champ, on PRINCIPLE you deserve to walk away with AT LEAST 50% of the cut, regardless of how many people care about you and watch because of you.

    If I was Usyk I'd not agree to anything less that that. Why become unified champ if your challengers are going to walk away with less?
     
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  2. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    Nobody would bother fighting for belts if it was the rule

    They'd seek the more lucrative fights
     
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  3. DaRealJT

    DaRealJT Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Boxing is a business first and foremost, the bigger draw will always get a bigger share of the purse, that’s just the way it is
     
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  4. Robney

    Robney ᴻᴼ ᴸᴼᴻᴳᴲᴿ ᴲ۷ᴵᴸ Full Member

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    I don't think 50/50 will work in the diva era. But at least 40/60 should work.
     
    Robney, May 12, 2022
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