The former WBO world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker will take on Faiga Opelu tonight, at the Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne, Australia. The boxers will aim to go one step closer to another shot at the world title. Moreover, the heavyweights will take home a heavy purse when tonight’s PPV event is all said and done. This article aims to provide the appropriate information about the Parker vs Opelu purse, salaries, and payouts.
Parker vs Opelu Fight Purse
The official fight purse of Joseph Parker vs Faiga Opelu has not been revealed. However, here Surprise Sports takes a careful look into the past salaries to provide you with appropriate purse information.
| Fighter | Guaranteed Purse (Est.) | Total Payouts (Est.) |
| Joseph Parker | $1 million | $2 million |
| Faiga Opelu | $500,000 | $1 million |
The former WBO world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker will earn the major cut for tonight’s fight.
Parker will receive an estimated $1 million guaranteed purse for his fight against Opelu. On the other hand, the Aussie heavyweight Faiga Opelu will pocket an estimated $500,000 guaranteed purse.
The Joseph Parker vs Faiga Opelu heavyweight event is a Kayo Sports, Fox Sports, and Sky Sports pay-per-view event. It means fans in Australia and New Zealand need to pay the PPV price to enjoy heavyweight boxing live.
If the PPV revenue reaches the expected mark, the New Zealander will walk home with an estimated $2 million in total payouts. On the other hand, Opelu will receive an estimated $1 million in total payouts.
How much is Joseph Parker’s salary for a fight?
Joseph Parker is the former WBO world heavyweight champion. He boasts a 31-3 professional boxing record, with 21 wins via KOs.
After losing to Joe Joyce last September, Parker bounced back with a points victory over Jack Massey at the start of the year. He will now continue his push for another world title shot when he goes head-to-head with Opelu.
The New Zealander heavyweight’s biggest earnings came from his fight against Anthony Joshua in 2018, making an estimated $10 million in total payouts. For his second fight against Derek Chisora in 2021, Parker took home a $1.5 million payout.
How much is Faiga Opelu’s salary for a fight?
The Aussie heavyweight boxer Faiga Opelu has accumulated a net worth of $1 million. He will probably match the number tonight for his fight against Joseph Parker.
Opelu’s guaranteed purse is an estimated $500k, which will rise up to a million dollars adding the PPV share.
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