The clash between Saul "Canelo" Alvarez and American champion Terence Crawford, which caused a great stir in the boxing world, became a historic event not only in the ring but also in the financial arena.
According to Happy Punch, the two earned a total of $200 million from the fight. This figure is almost equivalent to the UFC's total salary of $210 million, which will be paid to all fighters in 2025. That is, boxing earnings in one night are no less than the UFC's annual cash allocation.
On September 14th, in Las Vegas, Crawford secured a historic victory. He defeated Canelo and won the title of undisputed world champion. This result further solidified his name as one of the greatest in professional boxing.
Experts called the fight a "financial blockbuster." Because ticket prices, television rights, and advertising revenues turned into huge sums. Millions of fans paid to watch this fight live, demonstrating that boxing is still more profitable than the UFC.
Despite Canelo's defeat, he earned a lot of money. At the same time, Crawford won not only a historic title, but also a huge financial reward.
This situation once again demonstrated the financial inequality between two sports in the world - professional boxing and mixed martial arts (MMA). Boxing still maintains its prestige as the most profitable sport.
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