Find out how much money Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven are expected to earn following their blockbuster heavyweight showdown at the Pyramids of Giza on Saturday night.
Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven Fight Purse
Whilst the official financial figures for the fight are being kept under lock and key, it's anticipated that the fight purse for this weekend's crossover showdown between Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven stands at around £45 million.
Whilst two-time undisputed blue-riband division ruler Usyk will have enjoyed more profitable nights, Saturday's showdown in Egypt will represent by far the biggest pay day of kickboxing star Verhoeven's professional fighting career.
How much money will Oleksandr Usyk earn for fighting Rico Verhoeven?
Reports are estimating that Oleksandr Usyk is in-line to pick up a guaranteed £35 million for putting his WBC belt on the line against Rico Verhoeven.
Whilst the figure falls short of the reported £100 million he earned from the Tyson Fury rematch in December 2024, it still represents a significantly higher pay cheque than he will have earned prior to his step-up from the cruiserweight division.
Sponsorship deals and endorsements are expected to further enhance his payday, with a total figure of £40 million being mooted online.
Oleksandr Usyk's Net Worth
Oleksandr Usyk is understood to boast a net worth of over £200 million, with the vast majority of his fortune being made up by money earned from his four heavyweight world title fights with Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.
How much money will Rico Verhoeven earn for fighting Oleksandr Usyk?
It's estimated that Rico Verhoeven will pocket a cool £12 million for stepping inside the ring with pound-for-pound great Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday night.
The former kickboxing king has been used to relatively high paydays throughout his career, but his return for tackling the Ukrainian star will be by far and away the most significant pay day of his life.
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