For the first time since September, Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua will once again face off in the ring. On the line Aug. 20 will be the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, IBO, and The Ring heavyweight titles.
After signing an exclusive deal with DAZN, Joshua has cemented himself as one of the most profit-making boxers in and out of the ring. Usyk was recently in Ukraine, defending his country against Russian aggression. The two will clash in Saudi Arabia, with Joshua looking to avenge a loss. Usyk is not looking to be dethroned from his titles.
The Sporting News looks into how much the two will make for their rematch and how it may affect their wallets in the long run.
Oleksandr Usyk vs. Anthony Joshua 2 fight purse, prize money
Per SportsZion and talkSPORT, the base money for the rematch will be a 50-50 split. Joshua is expected to earn about $75 million, plus the fight bonus (about $119 million because sponsorships). Usyk is expected to earn the same $75 million.
MORE: Join DAZN to watch Usyk vs. Joshua 2
During their first encounter, Joshua took home about $13.6 million (plus 60 percent of the PPV revenue), while Usyk earned $4.1 million (plus 40 percent of the PPV revenue).
What is Oleksandr Usyk’s net worth?
According to SPORTEKZ, Usyk’s net worth in 2021 was around $4 million.
Usyk has also earned a profit outside of his fights by being endorsed by boxing apparel and equipment company BoxRaw.
What is Anthony Joshua’s net worth?
Per Celebrity Net Worth, Joshua has a net worth of about $80 million. In 2020, Forbes had him earning around $47 million.
Joshua told GQ that he has a goal of becoming a top earner in boxing and sports in general.
“When I first started, the aim was to become a multi-millionaire,” Joshua said. “But now there are ordinary people, grandmas and grandads, who are worth millions just because of property prices. So the new school of thought is that I need to be a billionaire. Being a millionaire is good but you have to set your sights higher.”
What time does Oleksandr Usyk vs. Anthony Joshua 2 start?
- Date: August 20
- Main card: 12 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. BST | 2 a.m. AEST
- Main event: 5:15 p.m. ET | 10:15 p.m. BST | 7:15 a.m. AEST (Approximately)
Usyk vs. Joshua 2 will take place on August 20. The main card will start at 12 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. BST | 2 a.m. AEST. Usyk and Joshua should make their way to the ring around 5:15 p.m. ET | 10:15 p.m. BST | 7 a.m. AEST, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
What channel is Oleksandr Usyk vs. Anthony Joshua 2 on?
- U.S., Canada, Australia: DAZN
- U.K.: Sky Sports Box Office
In most countries globally, including the U.S., Canada and Australia, the fight will be streamed on DAZN.
However, Sky Sports Box Office won the rights to the fight in Joshua’s home territory (U.K.).
Oleksandr Usyk vs. Anthony Joshua 2 PPV price: How much does the card cost?
- DAZN monthly subscription: $19.99 in the U.S., $20 in Canada, $13.99 AUD
- DAZN annual subscription: $99.99 in the U.S., $150 in Canada
In the United States, Canada and Australia, and most territories globally, the fight will air on DAZN, but it will not be via PPV.
- Sky Sports Box Office: £26.95 in the U.K.
Fight fans in the UK will have to stump up £26.95, a £2 increase on the price Sky Sports set for AJ and Usyk’s initial encounter.
MORE: Join DAZN to watch Usyk vs. Joshua 2
Oleksandr Usyk vs. Anthony Joshua 2 fight card
- Oleksandr Usyk (c) vs. Anthony Joshua for the WBA, IBF, WBO, IBO, and The Ring heavyweight titles
- Filip Hrgovic vs Zhilei Zhang; IBF heavyweight title eliminator
- Callum Sith vs. Mathieu Bauderlique; WBC light-heavyweight title eliminator
- Badou Jack vs. Richard Rivera
- Tyrone Spong vs. Andrew Tabiti
- Ramla Ali vs. Crystal Garcia Nova
- Daniel Lapin vs. Jozef Jurko
- Ziyad Almaayouf vs. Jose Alatorre
- Money Kicks vs. Kyle Paevie
- Ben Whittaker vs. Peter Nosic
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