Thomas Hauser's latest column indicates that Jones' deal to fight Hopkins is structured so that: first the promotional expenses are paid, then Hopkins receives his 3.5 million dollars, then Jones receives the next 3.5 million dollars, then the fighters split the rest if anything is left over.

Accordingly, Jones ONLY gets paid if the show makes enough money to cover cost and pay Hopkins his 3.5 million dollars.

Thus Jones could be out of luck if this ppv does not sell well.