Joe Joyce vs. Derek Chisora: How much are the boxers making? Estimated purses reported from previous fights
Boxing heavyweights Joe Joyce and Derek Chisora are all set to lock horns this Saturday, July 27. The fight will be held at The O2 Arena in London, England.
Ahead of the highly anticipated clash, many boxing fans are curious to know the fight purses for the two individuals. Although a fighter's payout cannot be certainly determined, it is possible to reach an estimate based on the fighter's previous earnings.
Joyce's last fight was against Kash Ali in March this year. The fight took place at the Resorts World Arena in Birmingham, England. 'Juggernaut' scored a knockout victory in the 10th round to extend his professional record to 16-2.
According to nyfights.com, Joyce's expected payout for that that fight was around $250,000. Considering the fact that Chisora is a bigger name than Ali, the 38-year-old's paycheck might be bigger this time.
Chisora was last seen in action in August 2023 when went toe-to-toe against Gerald Washington at the O2 Arena in London. The fight went the 10-round distance and 'Del Boy' got his hand raised via unanimous decision. The three judges scored the bout 98-93, 97-94 and 96-94 in favor of Chisora.
There's no clear information regarding Chisora's payout for that fight. According to The Sun, his 2022 encounter against Tyson Fury earned him a whopping £4.5 million.
Considering the fact that Joyce's name is not as big as Fury's in the boxing world, Chisora's payout for this fight might be significantly less than the what he received when he fought Fury.
Joe Joyce gives his prediction for the fight against Derek Chisora
Joe Joyce appears confident in his chances against Derek Chisora. Ahead of the clash, 'Juggernaut' sat down with Boxnation for an interview where he discussed the fight.
Joyce admitted that Chisora would be a 'tough' opponent but predicted that he would finish him in their upcoming encounter.
"I believe I'll stop [Derek Chisora]. I'm not sure when because he's a tough character. He'll probably weather the storm for a bit, and then I'll take him out whenever I see the opportunity." [h/t - Boxing News 24]"