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In the electrifying matchup between Artur Beterbiev and Callum Smith, more than just world titles are on the line. The fighters are set to battle for a hefty purse of $2,115,000, raising the question: Who will earn more from this high-profile bout?
Beterbiev, with his perfect knockout record, faces Smith, a formidable challenger with vast expectations. This isn't just a fight; it's a financial duel where every punch could mean a swing in earnings.
Top Rank, having secured the rights with a winning bid of $2,115,000, has set the financial for this clash. Beterbiev, the IBF, WBC, and WBO light heavyweight champion, is set to receive $1,332,450, a lion's share of 70% of the 90% winning bid. Smith, ranked number three by The Ring in the light heavyweight category, will take home $571,050, making up 30% of the 90% bid.
Will Artur Beterbiev Earn More Than Callum Smith?
Adding to the drama is an additional 10% of the winning bid, a bonus of $211,500, reserved for the victor. This lucrative incentive intensifies the bout, making it more than just a battle for titles but a fight for a significant financial gain.
With Top Rank's strategic win in the WBC auction, Beterbiev and Smith not only fight for their legacy but also for a substantial monetary reward. The question remains: Will Smith dethrone Beterbiev and claim both the titles and the financial jackpot? Or will Beterbiev continue his unbeaten streak and add to his winnings?
This clash of titans is not just a test of physical prowess but also a race for a major financial windfall. With over $200,000 on the line for the winner, the stakes couldn't be higher.
How are the betting odds for the Artur Beterbiev vs Callum Smith fight?
Beterbiev is favored by bookmakers, who for the victory over Smith pays -450, which means that for $100 you would have a profit of $22.20, while the draw pays +1600 and a win for the British challenger +333.
Beterbiev's punching power and his perfect record of victories in which he sends his opponents to the canvas makes it meaningless to go for the knockout in any round, which pays -200, which for $100 would give a profit of $50.
Playing the fortune teller can pay better dividends, since predicting a knockout in the first round, if it is for Beterbiev, would pay +5000, and the same bet pays double if it is for Callum.