Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov purses: How much have the boxers made in previous fights? Comparing payouts
The high-stakes Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov fight headlines a boxing event at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California, on Aug. 3, 2024. Pound-for-pound great Crawford will move up to the super welterweight aka junior middleweight/light middleweight (154-pound) division and face Madrimov.
Speaking of the Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov matchup's payouts, they're expected to be substantial, as the card is a 'Riyadh Season' presentation. It's supported by Saudi Arabia's GEA (General Entertainment Authority) chairperson and revered entrepreneur, His Excellency Turki Alalshikh.
A recent report from Marca indicated that Crawford and Madrimov could bag the biggest paydays of their respective careers. Though the official figures haven't been disclosed, estimates from 'Bud's' previous fights paint an impressive picture. It was noted that Crawford secured a $10-million-plus payday for his last fight, a win over Errol Spence Jr. last year.
Taking to X, boxing journalist Dan Rafael suggested that the Crawford-Spence fight garnered $55 million in pay-per-view (PPV) revenue in addition to over $20 million in live gate. Rafael asserted that Crawford and Spence earned $25 million each, at the very least, and Spence's payout percentage was a tad higher.
Moreover, a report by Mike Coppinger for The Athletic addressed Crawford's fight against UK star Kell Brook. 'Bud' bested Brook via fourth-round TKO in Nov. 2020. Coppinger reported that Crawford was to earn over $4 million, while Brook would take home $2 million for that fight.
The other half of the Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov fight, Uzbekistan's Madrimov, is also expected to receive a huge payday from their fight. Madrimov is yet to ascend to the stardom that Crawford and a few other boxing greats enjoy, which is why the belief is that his purse would be lower than Crawford's.
As reported by Boxing Scene before Madrimov's first of two fights against France's Michel Soro, the Uzbekistani fighter was to take home 40 percent of the total purse bid amount by Matchroom Boxing. Madrimov reportedly bagged $98k from that fight.
Heading into his upcoming fight against Crawford, Madrimov is likely to earn a much greater payday. One ought to note that the aforementioned reported figures haven't been officially confirmed. Besides, the total pay a fighter accrues is generally higher than the base guaranteed pay, as it could include PPV points and additional perks.
Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov: Clash of undefeated boxing technicians
The Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov fight will be contested for Madrimov's WBA super welterweight title and the vacant WBO interim super welterweight title. The fight card boasts other exciting matchups as well.
Crawford is coming off a ninth-round TKO victory against fellow American boxing star Errol Spence Jr. in their undisputed welterweight title showdown that transpired in July 2023. As for Uzbekistan's Madrimov, he's fresh off a fifth-round TKO win over Magomed Kurbanov in March 2024. The spectacular victory earned Madrimov the vacant WBA super welterweight title.
The Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov fight is being viewed as a clash of uber-talented boxing technicians. A win for Crawford could set up the long-awaited super-fight against Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez. On the contrary, a victory for Madrimov could turn him into a star overnight.