Boxing fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the highly anticipated showdown between Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia. The two boxers are considered two of the most promising fighters in the sport. Their upcoming bout promises to be a thrilling display of skill, power, and determination.
Moreover, as the date for the fight approaches, details are being revealed about what is shaping up to be one of the most lucrative fights in recent history. Among the most exciting of these details is the disclosure of the fight purse, which promises to be a significant sum for both fighters. So let’s take a closer look at what we know so far about the purse for the Davis vs. Garcia fight.
Ryan Garcia vs Gervonta Davis: How much will both fighters make?
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The disclosed fight purse for the upcoming Davis vs. Garcia bout is significant. The WBA regular champion is set to earn at least $5 million from his guaranteed purse, according to SportsPayout. Garcia is set to earn around half that with $2.5 million as his guaranteed purse. However, this is just the beginning of what the fighters stand to earn, as the PPV splits have not been taken into account.
Both fighters have agreed to a 50-50 split in the PPV buys. Moreover, with the price of $85 per buy, a million PPV buys will net around $85 million, which both fighters will split evenly between them. In addition, they could also earn anywhere between $15m-$20m on ticket sales. However, the two have recently made a bet staking their purses, with the winner taking home all the money.
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It’s no secret that boxing is a lucrative sport, with top fighters earning millions of dollars per fight. However, the purse for the Davis vs. Garcia fight is particularly notable, as it’s rare to see two young fighters earning such high payouts.
Will this payout be the largest ever for Garcia and Davis?
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This fight is certainly the largest sum either fighter will get at this stage. Until now ‘Tank’s’ highest purse was in his last fight against Hector Luis Garcia, where he earned a base salary of $1.5 million. Garcia, on the other hand, earned his highest purse against Javier Fortuna, taking home a guaranteed purse of $2 million.
While the base purse of this fight is not a lot more than their previous ones, the PPV revenue generated from the bout will be huge. The fight is set to be one of the biggest in recent history. Both fighters stand to earn over $50 million each. This is a testament to the popularity and talent of these two boxers, and fans around the world are eagerly anticipating what is sure to be an unforgettable fight.
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