Tyson Fury has reportedly bagged himself 60 per cent of the purse for his third showdown against Deontay Wilder. The Gypsy King is now sporting royalty following his stunning victory over the Bronze Bomber in February.
The lucrative deal was agreed before he battered Wilder and secured the WBC title with a seventh-round stoppage. According to The Sun, following the duo’s controversial 2018 stalemate, they agreed a 50/50 split in the rematch.
The loser of the second bout then had the option to walk away from trilogy - or demand an immediate title rematch with a 40 per cent cut of the revenue.
Wilder - who is determined to rebuild his reputation - opted for a third fight despite the promise of less cash. The eagerly anticipated showdown won’t