December 22nd 2024.
The highly anticipated rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday night, with both fighters earning a hefty sum for their efforts. However, it was Usyk who emerged victorious once again, adding another win to his perfect record of 23-0. Fury, on the other hand, suffered his second consecutive defeat, leaving him with a record of 34-2-1.
The judges' decision was met with confusion and disappointment from Fury, who believed he had done enough to win the fight. "The judges gave him a Christmas gift," he said. "I feel like I won both fights. I know I had to knock him out, but that's boxing for you. There's no doubt in my mind that I won this fight."
Despite the close nature of the fight, all three judges scored it in Usyk's favor, with a unanimous decision of 116-112. This result was a disappointment for Fury, who felt he had been robbed of a victory. "I'll always feel a little bit hard done by," he stated. "Not a little bit, a lot."
This defeat marks Fury's second in a row, a rare occurrence for the heavyweight champion. It also begs the question, how much did Fury and Usyk earn from this fight? Reports suggest that the total purse for the match was a whopping £150m, with Usyk taking 60% and Fury claiming 40%. This means that Usyk walked away with £90m, while Fury earned £60m on the night.
Comparatively, the first fight between these two heavyweights had a smaller purse of around £116m, with Fury negotiating a 70% cut and Usyk settling for 30%. This means that Fury earned just over £81m, while Usyk took home around £35m.
However, Fury's earnings will be significantly reduced once he returns to the UK. According to JeffBet, he will have to pay approximately £28,188,213.60 in tax, leaving him with less than £32m of his original £60m earnings. This is due to the fact that UK residents have to pay tax on overseas earnings, regardless of the amount.
Despite the financial implications, Fury is already looking towards the future and a possible rematch with Usyk or a bout with Daniel Dubois. However, Usyk is taking a different approach and plans to relax and spend time with his family before considering his next move. "It's too early to mention Daniel Dubois' name," he said. "Right now, I just want to go home, rest, and spend time with my family."
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