ANTHONY Joshua and Francis Ngannou are set to face each other in a huge money-spinning fight on Friday night.
Ngannou made his boxing debut back in October 2023, losing to Tyson Fury but making some serious cash in the process.
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Joshua has been the cash cow of British boxing since 2015, having won Olympic gold as an amateur in 2012.
And since 2019, he’s fought the majority of his bouts in Saudi Arabia, where the purses are the biggest in the sport.
Ngannou has made more money in boxing in just one fight than he did in his entire MMA career, picking up a purse of £8million.
And now he’s set to make a whole lot more.
Joshua vs Ngannou net worth
Anthony Joshua nets millions every time he steps between the ropes, and is set for a giant pay-day when he faces off against Francis Ngannou on Friday March 8.
He was ranked No28 in Forbes world’s highest paid ahtletes in 2023.
They claimed the fighter earnt a staggering $53Million, which works out to roughly £41million.
Joshua is reported to have a net worth of around £89million according to Celebrity Net Worth, with endorsements coming from big brands like Under Armour, DAZN and Audemars Piguet.
Ngannou has a net worth of £11m, according to Celebrity Net worth.
ANTHONY JOSHUA VS FRANCIS NGANNOU: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE CROSSOVER BOUT
Joshua vs Ngannou fight purse
The official figures for the fight purse for Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou are yet to be revealed.
However, it has been reported that the former UFC champion will take home at least $20m (£15.7m) before pay-per-view points and additional bonuses.
And Joshua could bag himself a cool £40million for his latest Saudi outing.
What has been said?
“I know we’re going to fight in boxing rules, but it’s ‘what would happen if it was MMA rules?’. I’d smoke these guys,” Ngannou laughed.
“None of these guys come to my backyard.
“My official prediction is me leaving the ring with the victory.”
“He brings two arms, a body, but his mind is different to everyone else. In terms of his frame and make-up, I’ve seen people like him many times before,” Joshua said.
“My main focus is Ngannou and getting through an intense training camp.
“I have got to take his mind and his spirit, it will be explosive. We can both trade and it will be a good fight.”