The rematch between Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr. has settled the score, with Smith emerging victorious this time. Eubank Jr., the English professional boxer, resurrected his career from the brink of retirement with an impressive stoppage of Smith in their second encounter. In their initial bout back in January, Smith had stopped his rival in the fourth round, but this time, Eubank Jr. achieved this feat in the 10th round of this rematch. As always, fans are now eager to know the financial details of Eubank Jr.’s earnings from this match.
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How Much Money Did Chris Eubank Jr Racked By Beating Liam Smith?
Chris Eubank Jr. delivered an impressive performance against Liam Smith, securing a decisive 10th-round TKO victory at Manchester’s AO Arena. This victory serves as payback for his earlier loss to Smith in early 2023. After the fight, Eubank Jr. celebrated by shushing his critics who believed he would retire following this bout. Meanwhile, the question is how much money he racked up with this win and settling scoreline in the rivalry. Here’s the answer to that.
Indeed, estimating fighters’ earnings can be challenging, as they often keep their financial details private. Nevertheless, for high-profile bouts like the Smith vs. Eubank Jr. rematch, various reports can provide us with a rough idea of their potential earnings. Let’s delve into these reports to determine who stands to earn more in this anticipated rematch.
According to reports, Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr. have reached an agreement where they will receive identical base paychecks of $1 million each. However, due to Smith’s previous victory, he’s entitled to a larger portion of the Pay-Per-View earnings, with Smith receiving 60% and Eubank Jr. receiving 40%.
Therefore, in terms of earnings for this bout, Eubank Jr. is set to pocket £2.4 million from the equivalent amount of sales. It’s shaping up to be a lucrative match for both fighters, irrespective of the outcome. On the other hand, even though Smith may have lost the fight, he could still rake in nearly £3.5 million if we project around 600,000 PPV sales.
Boxing trilogies are a common and thrilling occurrence, providing fighters with the opportunity to settle the score when the tally stands at 1-1. With Smith and Eubank Jr. now at an even 1-1, the prospect of a trilogy match is undeniably intriguing. It would certainly be fascinating to witness who emerges as the ultimate victor in that showdown.
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