Thread: question for boxing history buffs

My brother and I were discussing which fighter has won the biggest purse. Not taking in to consideration percentages earned from ppv buys or ticket sales which fighter has earned the most for one fight? I thought it was Evander, but I couldn't remeber which fight and i thought it was in the 20 mill range.

It would most likely be Tyson but I doubt he actually got to see more than 20% of them.

I reckon the biggest purse, in terms of actually keeping all their purse as well would most likely be Oscar De La Hoya.

ODLHs making 25 mill. on May 5th.....

I'd have to search for the exact figure, I know that Tyson has made 30 million before for a fight.
We had a discussion a few months ago about which fighter had made the most off purses in his career.
Tyson was far and away the highest, he's made a lot more off purses than DLH or Holyfield. Now whether he saved that money is another story....

25 million... and so whats pbf getting ? 15-20 or something ?

lets say total is 40 million,

I dont know how the pay per view buys and gates can add up too that much more than that

Didn't Tyson and Lewis get $30,000,000 each for their fight?

Heres something you can get your bro. back with ask him....

"Who was the 1st fighter under 126 lbs. to earn 1 million dlls. in a single fight?"

Originally Posted by Poom

25 million... and so whats pbf getting ? 15-20 or something ?

lets say total is 40 million,

I dont know how the pay per view buys and gates can add up too that much more than that

10....
And by far the most hes ever made.... You could add up PBF last 7 fights to equal the 10 hes getting for this one....

tyson-lewis is the richest fight in the history of boxing with each fighter recieving 30 million

and before that i could be wrong but i believe it was Sugar Ray vs Hagler with hagler getting 18 million and sugar ray 13 million

Originally Posted by CutMeMicK

ODLHs making 25 mill. on May 5th.....

AND THE REST
P4P go back to Ali,Leonard etc

Tyson,Evander and Lennox made serious £$£$£$£ the last time the Heavies were any good

Originally Posted by CutMeMicK

Heres something you can get your bro. back with ask him....

"Who was the 1st fighter under 126 lbs. to earn 1 million dlls. in a single fight?"

I just realised I didn't give you the answer.... :P
Michael Carbajal.

In 1909 Tommy Burns declared that he would only give Jack Johnson a shot at the title if he was guaranteed 30K. He named such a high price in order to duck Johnson and still keep up the illusion that he would fight anyone. Everyone was surprised when an Australian promoter pushed the limits and came up with the 30K Burns demanded. Johnson was paid 6K.

Originally Posted by lance Uppercut

In 1909 Tommy Burns declared that he would only give Jack Johnson a shot at the title if he was guaranteed 30K. He named such a high price in order to duck Johnson and still keep up the illusion that he would fight anyone. Everyone was surprised when an Australian promoter pushed the limits and came up with the 30K Burns demanded. Johnson was paid 6K.

And so the 1st African American fighter wins the World Heavy. title....

CC#137 for the history lance I didn't know that about the money.... I've seen 'Unforgivable Blackness" but don't remember if they mention that or not, now I'm gonna go home and watch it....

Originally Posted by CutMeMicK

Originally Posted by lance Uppercut

In 1909 Tommy Burns declared that he would only give Jack Johnson a shot at the title if he was guaranteed 30K. He named such a high price in order to duck Johnson and still keep up the illusion that he would fight anyone. Everyone was surprised when an Australian promoter pushed the limits and came up with the 30K Burns demanded. Johnson was paid 6K.

And so the 1st African American fighter wins the World Heavy. title....

CC#137 for the history lance I didn't know that about the money.... I've seen 'Unforgivable Blackness" but don't remember if they mention that or not, now I'm gonna go home and watch it....

Thanks man, CC back- I am currently reading "Unforgivable Blackness" the book. Great read if anyones interested.

Tyson

Originally Posted by CutMeMicK

ODLHs making 25 mill. on May 5th.....

Makes you sick don't it, 25 million dollars. He could probably start his own country soon