On Sunday, October 10th, Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder will enter their third bout to determine the WBC heavyweight champion of the world. Ahead of the third showdown, sources reveal that Tyson Fury is guaranteed up to $30 million if successful in the ring, along with 60% of the pay-per-view revenue.On the other side, despite entering the fight with the stance of a previous loser, Deontay Wilder is also guaranteed $20 million along with 40% of the television rights profits. The detailed figures will be announced by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC), the regulatory body overseeing the fight, once the bout concludes.
So, how do these numbers compare to the previous two encounters between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury? In this bout, Deontay Wilder is guaranteed $4 million, while Tyson Fury is guaranteed $3 million. Both also receive additional shares of the television rights, leading to disclosed total earnings of $14 million (Wilder) and $10 million (Fury).
Before the fight, $5 million was guaranteed for both, and this figure increased to $25 million after additional profit shares were added.