Ukrainian Usyk's rematch with Dubois comes with a record-breaking payday
Photo: Usyk and Dubois set to clash at Wembley on July 19 (instagram.com/queensberrypromotions)
Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk and British Daniel Dubois are set to earn record-breaking purses for their rematch, which will take place on July 19 at the legendary Wembley Stadium in London, informs News Bet365.
Who's earning more?
The total purse for the rematch is a staggering £150 million - that's over $200 million.
Usyk will take home £97.5 million (around $132 million), while Dubois will earn £52.5 million (about $71 million). These will be career-high payouts for both fighters.
The split - 65% to Usyk and 35% to Dubois - reflects the Ukrainian’s current status as the unified WBA, WBC, and WBO heavyweight champion. Dubois will enter the ring as the IBF titleholder.
How much have they earned before?
Previously, Usyk's biggest payday came from his rematch with Tyson Fury, where he earned $114 million.
Dubois, by contrast, had a more modest high - he earned $4.6 million for his fight against Anthony Joshua last September. However, after receiving a cut from the pay-per-view revenue, his total earnings from that bout climbed to around $13 million.
When and where is the rematch happening?
The Usyk vs. Dubois 2 rematch is scheduled for July 19, 2025, at Wembley Stadium in London. It's set to be one of the biggest boxing events of the year.
Massive global interest is expected - the fight will be broadcast in over 100 countries.
This rematch is a historic moment in boxing. Only for the second time in history, all four major heavyweight titles will be on the line. Usyk currently holds the WBA, WBO, and WBC belts. Dubois has the IBF title, which Usyk had voluntarily vacated a year ago.
Usyk has also recently made a new statement about retirement, revealing where he'd like to have his final career bout.
