Joshua Buatsi vs Pawel Stepien headlined the UK PP at the Genting Arena, Birmingham, England. Both fighters did their best to win but Buatsi grabbed the victory after a split decision. However, fans were disappointed by the way Joshua Buatsi fought against Pawel Stepien. With this big win, the British fighter is one step closer to a title shot. But how much money did Joshua Buatsi win by beating Pawel Stepien? Find out the complete details. Follow Boxing News Updates with InsideSport.IN.
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Boxing: How Much Money Did Joshua Buatsi Earn By Beating Pawel Stepien?
Joshua Buatsi vs Pawel Stepein went till the very end of the 10-round. Although the British fighter gave a heavy approach with consecutive blows, he went a little low in the second half. His dominance at the start brought him to victory against the Polish native Pawel Stepien.
Boxing: How Much Money Did Joshua Buatsi Earn By Beating Pawel Stepien?As per the reports, both fighters earned a decent amount of fight purses. Joshua Buatsi reportedly bagged $300K with a decision win over Stepien. The total amount Joshua Buatsi earned is around $375K to $400K with additional bonuses. Meanwhile, Pawel Stepien earned $175K despite a loss. This was the guaranteed fight purse for both men. Unfortunately, both fighters reportedly didn’t earn a PPV share.
Who is Joshua Buatsi planning to face next despite an unworthy fight?
Joshua Buatsi made his return to the boxing ring after a 1-year hiatus. However, the 32-year-old didn’t fight to the expectations after a slow momentum in the second half leading to a split decision win over Pawel Stepien. With his 17-win, he is planning to face some of the biggest names in the light heavyweight division.
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Currently, Buatsi WBA #1, WBO #2, WBC #3, and IBF #13 looking for a big title shot against champion Artur Beterbiev. The IBF/WBC/WBO light heavyweight champion is a big deal to face and Joshua Buatsi won’t go far if he plans to stand against Bterbiev. With his recent fight, many would doubt his potential for a title shot in the light heavyweight division.
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