Chris Eubank Jr’s whopping purse for his upcoming combat with Liam Smith has been revealed.
Manchester Night Information reported ‘Subsequent Gen’ will earn an estimated £2.4 million for the competition, with round £800,000 of that coming earlier than pay per view bonuses are added.
Smith won’t do too badly from this weekend’s work both and is anticipated to earn round £970,000 whole, taking an preliminary £404,000 earlier than getting his pay per view share.
The numbers cement Eubank Jr’s standing as one of many largest attracts in British boxing, and Saturday night time’s combat may result in much more profitable purses going ahead ought to he achieve success.
The combat towards Smith has was a grudge match, with the press convention on Thursday particularly turning very private.
The Liverpudlian appeared to query Eubank’s sexuality in entrance of the media, earlier than Eubank responded by accusing Smith of dishonest on his spouse.
The pair weighed in on Friday and each got here in a single lb below the middleweight restrict, which means the final packing containers have been ticked and it’s all set to go for combat night time.
There’s a a technique rematch clause in place, which means Eubank Jr will get one other shot at Smith if he’s defeated, nonetheless ‘Beefy’ is aware of this might be his solely alternative to topple the hubristic Brighton man.
Huge cash fights with the likes of Conor Benn, Kell Brook and Billy Joe Saunders may lay in ready for Eubank Jr ought to he get his hand raised on the Manchester Enviornment in a number of hours time.
Nonetheless, he can in poor health afford to look previous Smith, who notched three knockouts in three fights final yr and might be assured of scoring a profession defining victory over Eubank.