How much did Tyson Fury make against Francis Ngannou? Learn about 'The Gypsy King's' reported purse
Tyson Fury's fight purse was reportedly upwards of $50 million.
'The Gypsy King' returned to the boxing ring over the weekend against Francis Ngannou. The two headlined an ESPN pay-per-view offering from Saudi Arabia. As many are aware, the country has been paying for high-profile fights for a while now.
Saturday's event was no different. In addition to the main event featuring the two heavyweight champions, there were stars all around. Former legends attended the fight, with everyone from Manny Pacquiao to Riddick Bowe, while celebrities included Kanye West and Eminem.
The fight itself was one for the ages, as Tyson Fury won via split decision. Despite entering the bout as a 14-1 favorite, the British boxer was knocked down in Round 3. Ultimately, he had to use his jab and activity to eke out a decision win.
However, the risk was seemingly worth the reward. As per Sporting News, among others, Fury will reportedly make upwards of $50 million for his fight with Ngannou. It's also worth noting that this is his first fight in Saudi Arabia, with his second being tentatively set for December with Oleksandr Usyk.
If that bout with 'The Cat' happens, one can expect Fury to clear $100 million in 2023 alone.
How much did Francis Ngannou make for his fight with Tyson Fury on Saturday?
Tyson Fury's fight purse was one of the biggest of his career, but Francis Ngannou did fine as well.
Obviously, this fight was one of the biggest reasons why 'The Predator' left the UFC in January. At the time, Ngannou stated that he would make millions of dollars against Fury, more than he made his entire MMA career.
Many figured that the PFL heavyweight accepted the bout with 'The Gypsy King' purely because of the money. That turned out to be incorrect, as Ngannou gave Fury one of the best challenges of his career.
All in all, it was a great weekend for Francis Ngannou. While he didn't claim a win over Tyson Fury, he did score a victory financially. Pre-fight, the British boxer stated that his opponent would make upwards of $10 million for the bout.
Fury's claims may not be far off. Saudi Arabia has proved that they're willing to pay for massive fights, and Saturday's bout was one of the biggest.