Artur Beterbiev has terrorized the entire light-heavyweight division with his brute force and exceptional skills. He has put on a show for the fans every time he has stepped in the ring. The unified champion will do it once again when he endeavors to clinch the undisputed crown of the 175-pound division for himself. As the monumental fight against WBA champion Dmitry Bivol inches closer, the curiosity around the event also increases. That also includes how much the Russian Canadian has earned in the past with his fighting career and what he owns. Does the Top Rank star get paid for every shot he pulls? EssentiallySports has you covered, as you can just scroll down and find it out.
What is Artur Beterbiev’s net worth in 2024?
Beterbiev, 39, has walked to the squared circle 20 times in his career and has slowly built his career after each knockout. This has allowed him to reach the zenith of popularity, which also helped him diversify his revenue sources. According to All Famous Birthdays, Beterbiev, at 20-0, has a net worth of $6 million. The unified champion’s fight purse contributes the most to his bank account. But he also has sponsorship deals in place with brands and companies such as Rival to amass extra cash. While Beterbiev has other endorsements, his fights give the biggest boost to his net worth.
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Artur Beterbiev’s top boxing fight purses and endorsements
Beterbiev’s biggest payday came against Callum Smith in his last fight, where he collected $1.6 million for a 7th-round KO win and marked his 8th overall world championship defense. It turned out to be another easy payday for him, as his heavy punches did the job for him and he didn’t have to go the distance. His second-highest paycheck came in one of the most important and high-stakes fights of his career, as he fought Joe Smith Jr. for the unified belts.
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The Khasavyurt native also turned in a special performance that night, as he picked up a second-round KO win to bag $1.5 million. But Beterbiev’s third-highest purse came way back in 2021 when he first defended his IBF and WBC titles against Marcus Browne. These numbers will soon be overshadowed by what he will take home for fighting it out against Dmitry Bivol.
How much will Artur Beterbiev earn against Dmitry Bivol?
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Reportedly, Beterbiev will make $10 million as a guaranteed pay against Bivol, which is part of the Riyadh Season. In addition, he will also get a share from the PPV buys, which will easily balloon his pay to at least a couple more million. It will become the biggest fight of his career, both monetarily and in terms of solidifying his legacy as one of the best ever. The rumors are that he will hang up gloves after this fight, and it won’t be a surprise if that happens with an additional $10 million in his account to spend.
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