It's going to be quite an event when Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol step into the ring on October 12, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, not only for the supremacy of light heavyweight but also for a historic payday for the two fighters.
Undeniably, both fighters remain undefeated. The heavy punching of Beterbiev comes up against Bivol's more technical, European style of boxing.
There have been reports that, though yet to be confirmed by official figures, both boxers would receive a guarantee of $10 million each for this unification bout.
This is a historic fight, considering it is the first undisputed light heavyweight title clash since 1999, with all four major belts-WBC, IBF, WBA, and WBO-on the line. Much meaning is attached to the match and also the venue of the match, Saudi Arabia, which lately has been considered the hotbed of high-profile boxing action. Both Beterbiev and Bivol are reportedly in line for by far their biggest payday.
Artur Beterbiev is still undefeated at 20-0, all wins by knockout. His biggest purse to date was just a little over $1.3 million against Callum Smith. The $10 million he is set to make in Riyadh dwarfs that and will be one of the biggest moments of the Russian champion's career so far.
Admittedly, Dmitry Bivol also has an unbeaten stretch at 23-0, whose income has seen phenomenal growth in recent years, especially after his victory over Canelo Alvarez in 2022, reportedly putting about $5 million in his pocket. For Bivol, though, this fight's $10 million purse will double his previous high and further entrench him as one of the sport's biggest earners.
Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol Will Air On DAZN PPV
With their purses guaranteed, both fighters are likely to make even more from pay-per-view shares and sponsorship deals, pushing their total earnings even higher. Yet, on the whole, fans and analysts will find a straightforward fact: although $10 million is a decent purse, it's peanuts compared to the really huge purses top heavyweights have commanded during recent years, as exemplified by Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, who sometimes command $50 million or upwards for major bouts.
Slammed on purse size, this is nonetheless one of the biggest fights of the year, with much more on both men's minds than big paychecks but rather their place in the annals of history as the undisputed light heavyweight champion. As fighters jockey for position in Saudi Arabia, the entire boxing world awaits what could be an exciting and legacy-defining battle.
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