The Undefeated hometown hero Tim Tszyu takes on former champion Tony Harrison for the interim WBO light middleweight title, on Sunday (Australia). It will be a much-anticipated pay-per-view bout, inside the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, with the main card starting at 12:00 pm AEDT. Besides, the fighters will be in line for a lucrative payday. Here, take a look at the Tszyu vs Harrison purse, PPV share, and salaries.
Tszyu vs Harrison Guaranteed Purse and PPV Share
Boxer | Guaranteed Purse | PPV Share | Total Payouts |
Tim Tszyu | $1 million | 65% | $4.5 million |
Tony Harrison | $500k | 35% | $1.2 million |
In what should be his hardest challenge so far in his career, the undefeated Aussie is set to pocket a whopping guaranteed purse. Tim Tszyu will receive a $1 million guaranteed purse for his fight against Tony Harrison. Moreover, the hometown hero will receive 65% of the PPV share.
Another side of the ring, the former champ Tony Harrison will pocket a mouth-watering $500k guaranteed money. He will receive 35% of the pay-per-view share.
Tim Tszyu was scheduled to face the WBO light middleweight champion Jermell Charlo in January for Charlo’s IBF, WBC, WBA, and WBO belts. However, the fight was canceled due to the American’s hand injury.
“The Soul Taker” is currently on an unblemished 21-0 record, with 15 wins by KO. He beat Terrell Gausha in his last fight in March 2022.
On the other hand, Tony Harrison is a former champion of the division. A battle-tested veteran, Harrison is the only boxer who beat the undisputed champion Jermell Charlo in the professional ranks.
On a 29-3-1 record, the 32-year-old American “Super Bad” will look to go one step closer to being champion for the second time in his career. Tony Harrison’s last fight was a victory against Sergio Garcia in April 2022.
How Much Will Tim Tszyu Earn?
The interim WBO light middleweight title bout between the two finest boxers, Tszyu and Harrison, is a pay-per-view bout taking place inside the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney. The Arena can hold up to 21,000 fans. Moreover, the pay-per-view fight will cost $59.95.
Tim Tszyu will earn an estimated $4.5 million total payout ($1 million guaranteed and 65% PPV share) for his fight against Tony Harrison.
How Much Will Tony Harrison Earn?
Harrison will earn an estimated $1.2 million total payout ($500k guaranteed and 35% PPV share) for his fight against Tim Tszyu.
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