Multiple heavyweight boxing title holder, Anthony Joshua defeated Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev, Yes, we know, but how much will the Nigerian born British boxer pocket for knocking out Pulev in the ninth round?
Though there is no official revelation on what each boxer will earn, Joshua is however expected to earn in the region of £10m, while Pulev is expected to pocket around £3m.
Joshua, who is ranked 19 on Forbes’ list of the world’s highest-paid athletes with a net worth of $80 million, AJ earned a record for a British fighter last year when he pocketed a whooping £46million, with Ruiz Jr, as the champion at the time, earning around £7.5m.
Anthony Joshua fight with Pulev (Mandatory challenger) was originally scheduled in 2017, an injury to Pulev just 12 days before the fight broke the bout, with Carlos Takam replacing Pulev at the last minute.