Despite suffering a knockout loss in the fifth round of the IBF heavyweight showdown at Wembley on Saturday, former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is set to earn significantly more than Daniel Dubois for the fight.
Reports from Sporty Salaries via GB News indicate that Anthony Joshua was guaranteed £6 million just for showing up, with potential earnings rising to an impressive £25 million depending on pay-per-view sales.
On the other hand, Dubois, who caused an upset by knocking out Joshua, is reported to have a guaranteed purse of £3.5 million, which could rise to £10 million.
The 34-year-old Joshua’s higher earnings are attributed to the attention and fan base he commands in the boxing world, despite the loss to his fellow Brit.
The fight reportedly drew a record crowd for a British boxing match, with Turki Alalshikh claiming an attendance of “more than 98,128” fans.
Following his fourth career defeat, Anthony Joshua took to his Instagram account to address his fans. In a video posted on Monday, he expressed gratitude to his supporters and emphasized his determination to continue fighting despite calls for his retirement.
He said, “We came up short, but we have got to look at all the positives, and that’s the mindset that we have to have—a positive one, always. Look at what we’ve achieved in the space of 11 years, and I want to thank everyone who’s been riding with me. What a rollercoaster journey! But you know what the problem is, is that it’s far from over yet.”
Meanwhile, Dubois’ victory has propelled him to the top of the heavyweight division, potentially setting up future fights with renowned boxers such as Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk. Additionally, a rematch with Joshua is also a possibility.