Gervonta Davis and Mexican contender Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz are now all set to head into their 12-round clash for the WBA lightweight world title. Both fighters are hours away from changing the course of the division for the next few months.
Being under Floyd Mayweather’s wing and being closely associated with the ‘Mayweather’ brand, Gervonta Davis has managed to turn himself into a mega pay-per-view star. With every single fight, ‘Tank’ Davis is inching closer to becoming one of the best-paid athletes in the sport.
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Naturally, this fight is also going to be a lucrative deal for the Baltimore native. Per recent reports, Gervonta Davis will walk away with a big bag by the end of the fight night. Apart from a $1 million guaranteed purse, Davis will also earn more from a 60% pay-per-view share and will also receive a $2.3 million bonus.
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Fighter | Guaranteed Purse | PPV Share | Bonus |
Gervonta Davis | $ 1,000,000 | 60% | $2.3 million |
What is Isaac Cruz’s purse to fight Gervonta Davis?
Isaac Cruz’s comments at a recent virtual conference clearly indicate that he is confident but not overconfident. He is clearly aware of Davis’ potential, but it’s just that he believes in his own strengths and will-power more. That is also one of the reasons why he sees this fight on December 5 being a treat for the fans.
“This is going to be a great fight. I’m ready to shock the world and become the next star in the pantheon of Mexican boxing champions. I’m ready to put on a show. There were a wide array of feelings when I knew I got this fight, but most of all, it made me really motivated to be ready for this opportunity,“ said Cruz.
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Sharing the same stage with one of the top fighters in the sport right now will pave the way for possibly the biggest payday for Isaac Cruz. The Mexican challenger will take away a guaranteed $300,000 guaranteed purse, will receive excess income from a 40% pay-per-view share along with a $600,000 bonus amount.
Fighter | Guaranteed Purse | PPV Share | Bonus |
Isaac Cruz | $300,000 | 40% | $600,000 |
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How do you see this fight playing out?
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