Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are set to go head-to-head tonight in a match that will determine the first undisputed heavyweight world champion in 25 years. Watch the fight on DAZN on Saturday, 18 May at 11pm.
08.05.2024 - 14:59 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will be raking in a small fortune this month when they fight in Saudi Arabia to unify the world heavyweight division.
It is understood that Fury will receive around 70 percent of the purse, according to the contract signed to make the fight official. If this is the case, the 35-year-old will be taking home approximately £116m.
The Wythenshawe fighter will be contractually obliged to donate £1m of this purse to the people of Ukraine amid its ongoing war with Russia. Exact figures will not be known until after the fight, but it is expected that both men's net worths will increase dramatically thanks to the agreement.
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Ahead of the bout, MEN Sport has taken a look at how much Fury, Usyk and Anthony Joshua are all worth and where their money is spent, or in some cases, isn't.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Fury is worth an estimated £68.12m. The Gypsy King is not one to shy away from spending big money, but he prefers to stick close to his roots.
It is no secret that Fury still lives in Morecambe in his mansion, and his car collection is rather impressive too. Among his garage is a lime green Lamborghini Urus, a Ferrari GTC4Lusso, a Porsche Taycan and a Porsche GT3 RS.
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are set to lock horns in a huge clash this month with each fighter attempting to etch their names in boxing history as the first undisputed heavyweight champion since 1999. The stakes couldn't be higher as the pair will go head to head for the prestigious WBC, WBA, WBO, and IBF titles.
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Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are set to go head-to-head tonight in a match that will determine the first undisputed heavyweight world champion in 25 years. Watch the fight on DAZN on Saturday, 18 May at 11pm.
Tyson Fury says 'nothing compares' to his upcoming fight against Oleksandr Usyk, available to watch on DAZN for £24.99 here.The boxing legend, reporting to be earning more than $100 million for the event, said: “This is the fight of the ages, nothing can compare with this. Not a show fight, not a crossover fight, not YouTube boxing, nothing." But Tyson is not just a knockout in the ring – he also boasts a wild claim that having sex with 500 women has boosted his fitness and muscle tone. Known for his larger-than-life personality and showmanship, Tyson has been as entertaining outside the ring as he is within it.
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The highly anticipated clash between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk is finally on the horizon.Originally scheduled for earlier this year, Saturday, May 18 is now the date the two giants of boxing will lock horns. It's been over two decades since the heavyweight division witnessed a unified world champion, with Lennox Lewis holding that distinction back in 1999 and boxing fans will now get to see another holder of all four belts.Now, with Fury and Usyk set to collide in a major undisputed fight, the excitement among boxing enthusiasts, both casual and die-hard, is palpable in the lead-up to the huge night which is taking place in Saudi Arabia. In an interesting turn of events, there's been an inclusion of a rematch clause which ensures that, regardless of the outcome, Fury and Usyk will cross paths once again, hinting at the potential for a compelling series between the two.
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