Boxing
The earnings for Bivol and Beterbiev for their super fight in Saudi Arabia have been announced
Boxers Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev are set to clash for the title of undisputed world champion in the light heavyweight division in Saudi Arabia on October 12.
Both athletes are expected to earn $10 million each for the upcoming championship bout, as confirmed by American promoter Bob Arum in an interview with Boxing Kingdom. Previously, Bivol's largest purse for a fight was $5 million, while Beterbiev's stood at $2.115 million.
Bivol boasts an impressive record of 23 victories from 23 matches and currently holds the WBA title. Meanwhile, Beterbiev has achieved 20 wins in 20 bouts, all by knockout, and is the holder of the WBC, WBO, and IBF belts.