Published 11:37 IST, May 10th 2021

Canelo Alvarez vs Billy Joe Saunders fight purse: How much did the 2 boxers earn?   

Canelo Alvarez vs Billy Joe Saunders fight purse: According to reports, both the boxers received a lucrative paycheck for their performance at the AT&T Stadium

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On Saturday night, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez t just retained his WBA (Super), WBC, and Ring super middleweight titles, but also ded WBO super middleweight title to his ever-growing collection by stopping Billy Joe Saunders. Both men delivered an impressive performance, but a series of brutal shots injured Saunders eye, forcing Brit’s corner to throw in towel before start of ninth round. While Saunders suffered his first-ever loss on May 8, Alvarez clinched his second-straight win of 2021, taking his record to 56-1 (2 draws). However, victory isn’t only alluring factor for Canelo Alvarez.

Canelo Alvarez vs Billy Joe Saunders fight purse: Canelo Alvarez vs Billy Joe Saunders money

According to reports, both boxers received a lucrative paycheck for ir performance at AT&T Stium in Arlington, Texas. While Canelo once again ded millions to his net worth, Saunders took home biggest purse of his boxing career. Here’s a look at Canelo Alvarez vs Billy Joe Saunders fight purse and Canelo Alvarez vs Billy Joe Saunders money.

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How much did Canelo Alvarez make, how much did Billy Joe Saunders make

According to Sportekz.com, Canelo Alvarez and Billy Joe Saunders took home a guaranteed $15 million and $2.5 million pay-out, respectively. Canelo also received a 60% PPV share, while Saunders received 40%. Various bonuses and sponsorships might have taken Canelo Alvarez’s purse to a whopping $35 million, with Saunders banking at least $5 million from clash.

Billy Joe Saunders injury update

After referee called off bout, Billy Joe Saunders was rushed to hospital, with promoter Eddie Hearn saying that Saunders "busted his eye socket". Later, while giving fans an update on his injury, Saunders revealed that he suffered “multiple fractures to orbital area” and would be undergoing surgery soon. “His leing eye was damd and I have got too much love for man to send him out re or ask him to go out re. He couldn’t see. It was his leing eye, it is difficult. I have been injured myself in my leing eye and it is t very nice,” ded trainer Mark Tibbs.

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Canelo Alvarez vs Billy Joe Saunders results

  • Super middleweight: Canelo Alvarez defeated Billy Joe Saunders
  • Junior flyweight: Elwin Soto defeated Katsunari Takayama
  • Super welterweight: Souleymane Cissokho defeated Kieron Conway
  • Heavyweight: Cuba Frank Sánchez defeated Nagy Aguilera
  • Fearweight: Marc Castro defeated Irving Macias Castillo
  • Lightweight: Keyshawn Davis defeated Jose Antonio Meza
  • Welterweight: Kelvin Davis defeated Jan Marsalek
  • Welterweight: Christian Alan Gomez Duran defeated Xavier Wilson

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11:37 IST, May 10th 2021