Canelo Alvarez is expected to earn a staggering $53million for his title clash with Dmitry Bivol tonight while his rival will earn a career-high payday of around $5m.
Alvarez will make a return to 175lb as he looks to become two-time champion in the division with a stern examination against Bivol at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The Mexican star is considered the sport's leading fighter in terms of commercial and fighting value.
The 31-year-old will enjoy another bumper payday with a guaranteed $15m payday which is expected to rise to $53m in line with pay-per-view revenue and gate takings. Alvarez signed a two-fight deal with Matchroom Boxing with his fights to be broadcast on DAZN on pay-per-view in the US and Canada.
