Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua Fight Purse - how much money will British heavyweights earn from blockbuster December showdown?

The stakes couldn't be any higher in Cardiff in the early hours of Saturday December 12, when British heavyweight boxing behemoths Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua finally trade leather.

After years of speculation and discussions between representatives of both fighters, an agreement has been struck for the pair to finally settle their long-running feud.

The Principality Stadium in South Wales has been chosen as the venue for one of the biggest fights in the sport's history, thus ending reports the dust-up was primed to be staged in New York City.

Only one fighter will claim the bragging rights in a couple of months time, but both men are set to be handsomely rewarded financially.

But exactly how much can they expect to earn?

Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua Fight Purse

While official figures have not been publicly disclosed by promoters, unofficial reports suggest that the fight purse for Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua will sit at around £200 million!

if true, it would represent the biggest payday of both fighters careers, and establish itself as one of the most lucrative fights in boxing history.

It's understood that an agreement has been reached the Fury and Joshua to take a 50-50 split of the full purse, meaning each could earn around £100 million.

How much will Tyson Fury earn for fighting Anthony Joshua?

Reports estimate that the Gypsy King will land a bumper pay packet of around £100 million.

No official announcement has been made surrounding the exact figure he will earn, but reports online have suggested Fury will pocket a nine-figure fee.

How much will Anthony Joshua earn for fighting Tyson Fury?

Anthony Joshua is set to pick up an identical amount of money to Tyson Fury, with £100 million being reported as his likely payment from the fight.

Of course, this excludes any individual sponsorship and endorsement agreements.