An added flavor of revenge and a world title on the line—it’s a recipe for success. That’s what Emanuel Navarrete vs. Oscar Valdez is offering to the fans. The Top Rank fight has multiple storylines, too. Can the champion hold on to his crown, or will he venture out again to a new division? Can the challenger finally replicate his old phenomenon of featherweight this time at 130? Amid these career-defining questions, there is a financial angle too.

The title fights are always lucrative, both for the fans and fighters. The rumors have suggested that Navarrete, 29, will take him home close to $2 million. Isn’t that an exciting number? Valdez, 33, on the other hand, will receive $1 million to make his way to the squared circle. Not to mention the added incentive to clinch the WBO gold strap. But how much are they earning compared to their last fights?

Emanuel Navarrete: biggest fight purses

The WBO champion has mastered the art of throwing a punch and hitting a jackpot. If you don’t believe it, you can have a look at his recent fight purses. Navarrete, at 38-2-1, is coming off a failed endeavor of toppling Denys Berinchyk, in a bid to claim a title in a fourth division. Besides his heart, he had a hefty incentive to do it. The Mexican champion has been on a $1 million guaranteed fight purse since his last 3 fights. But his fight with Berinchyk left him $3.5 million wealthy after including the PPV share and gate, as per SportySalaries.

His fight with Liam Wilson in 2023 is second on the list if you make one, where he bagged $2.1 million for making a successful defense. In addition, ‘Vaquero’ breached the $2 million mark in his first encounter with Valdez in the very next fight. Talk about making a splash. His fight with Robson Conceição, which ended in a draw to many onlookers’ surprise, is fourth on the list, where he amassed 1.8 million. Therefore, his last 4 fights have ballooned his bank account by almost $9.5 million. But what about Valdez?

Oscar Valdez: biggest fight purses

The 32-2 record holder is a tad behind his Mexican compatriot. Undoubtedly, his biggest purse came against Navarrete in their first encounter, where BetMGM listed his total earnings at $1.2 million. The fans also vividly remember his unification with Shakur Stevenson. The charm and allure of the fight were off the roof, as it determined the unified super featherweight champion. While Valdez dropped the fight, he collected close to $1 million for it.

The Nogales native’s fight with Miguel Berchelt in 2021 slots in at third. It was his first title fight at 130, and he didn’t disappoint the fans. The promoters also smiled at him and handed him a $500,000 guaranteed purse. However, other details, such as bonuses and other revenue share, are not out in the public.

So, the fans are not aware of the exact number, but given it became a Fight of the Year contender, you also put the numbers close to the $1 million mark. It remains to be seen whether the former super featherweight champion could pull another heavy paycheck, with a title this time around.

What do you make of this coming fight between Emanuel Navarrete and Oscar Valdez? Who do you think will leave the arena with a win? Let us know in the comments below.