While figures have not been made public, it is speculated that Anthony Joshua could take home around 64 billion naira (£40m) from his fight with Francis Ngannou on Friday, March 08 in Saudi Arabia. In his career bid to become a three-time world heavyweight champion in another potentially defining act. Joshua and Ngannou are set for their contest with tens of millions set to pour into the match arena for a fight that is for both men. AJ is looking to set up a huge 2024 in the hopes of becoming world champion again, his opponent wants to build on his first professional match against Tyson Fury. It will be recalled that the UFC icon stunned the world when he knocked Fury down in an October 2023 fight before controversially losing via split decision.
The Friday fight is anticipated as a to-watch contest between two men who have stated they plan to be aggressive and will both be a whole lot richer after. The official figures for the purse and prize money have yet to be confirmed. However, what is guaranteed is that Joshua and Ngannou will make millions from this fight. The Cameroonian is expected to take home around £16m. This would be the most lucrative fight in his career by far and would be double what he earned against Fury in 2023. However, this purse fee does not include any pay-per-view money or fees for winning or lasting the full distance, etc. So, it’s possible Ngannou could earn well over for a maximum of 30 minutes in the ring. Meanwhile, this is also set to be one of Joshua’s most lucrative fights at about £40m according to reports. Again, this doesn’t include pay-per-view fees or any potential prize money. Some may find Joshua’s higher pay inequitable, but he is a world-class professional boxer, more experienced, and a former two-time unified world champion while this is just Ngannou’s second professional boxing match. Nevertheless, it is quite clear that Joshua and Ngannou will be minting big from their upcoming fight on Friday.
