Eddie Hearn Questions Tyson Fury’s $200M Fight Payday Claims

by · October 2, 2023

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Hearn’s Take on Fury’s Earnings

Eddie Hearn, a significant figure in boxing promotions, is casting a doubtful eye on the staggering $200 million payout claims associated with Tyson Fury’s upcoming battles against Francis Ngannou and Oleksandr Usyk. Hearn suggests that Fury’s total earnings might hover closer to the $100 million mark, especially for the bout against ex-UFC fighter Ngannou. He remarked,

“What do you think? In one interview, it’s $100 million, and in another interview, it’s $200 million,”

adding that the split could be something along the lines of 30-70 or 30-80 for the two fights.

Rematch Clause Buzz

Adding another layer of intrigue, there’s chatter about a possible rematch clause for the Fury-Ngannou contest. If this holds true, boxing enthusiasts might witness a second showdown between the two, although the potential impact on the Usyk bout remains uncertain. Hearn believes that a rematch could be enticing for Fury, especially if the financial incentive is right.

Shifting Fight Landscapes

Tony Bellew weighed in on the situation, emphasizing the importance of not letting a single fight, like Fury & Usyk’s, overshadow other significant matchups. He highlighted the undeniable draw of the Anthony Joshua & Deontay Wilder face-off, suggesting it’s a match no one would want to miss.

However, Hearn expressed concern about the UK potentially losing major fight events to international venues that offer more lucrative deals. He said,

“We really need to make Joshua-Wilder or Benn-Eubank in the UK… if Joshua-Wilder goes to Vegas or the Middleweight East and Benn-Eubank goes to the Middle East, we’re losing all these mega-fights out of our country.”

Bellew and Hearn also briefly debated the possibility of a Fury-Usyk showdown in January, which would be an unprecedented move for the boxing world.

In the dynamic realm of boxing, where matchups, earnings, and venues are continuously in flux, what’s clear is that the next few months promise a lot of action and intrigue for fans and professionals alike.

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Tyler Potts

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