Promoter Frank Warren has disclosed that when Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua finally meet in the ring on 11 December, each will receive a payday that exceeds any previously paid to a British fighter for a single bout.
The heavyweight showdown, long‑awaited by fans, will pit the two British stars against each other in what is expected to be one of the sport’s biggest events of the year.
Warren’s announcement indicates that the fighters’ purses will set a new benchmark for British boxing, with both men slated to earn more than any of their compatriots have ever been paid for a single fight.
Fury, the current WBC heavyweight champion, and Joshua, a former unified heavyweight champion, have both built sizable global followings and have headlined major pay‑per‑view events, factors that contribute to the unprecedented financial terms.
The record‑breaking payouts underscore the commercial appeal of a domestic clash between two of Britain’s most prominent boxers and could reshape future earnings expectations for UK fighters.
<small>Source: Sky Sports — read the original story there.</small>
