Current WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury takes on UFC heavyweight champion Nganno! The bout was a hotly contested affair, with Nganno knocking out Tyson Fury in the third round and nearly knocking out his opponent in the seventh round, and although Nganno had the upper hand in the match, the result was surprising and reasonable, with Tyson Fury winning by split decision!
However, the result wasn't the point, the point was that the fight allowed both fighters to earn a good buck.
First up is Tyson Fury, who has an appearance fee of $15 million, plus a 70% PPV share, for a total of $45 million. In the previous three games with Wilder, Tyson Fury received a $30 million appearance fee and a $10 million PPV share, for a total of $40 million, and although the income this time was only five million dollars more, it was also easy to earn.
As for Nganno, the appearance fee plus the PPV share of this tournament totaled $10 million, and his highest appearance fee in UFC fights was only $600,000, so it can be said that this crossover fight has made him earn more than the sum of his UFC fights.
However, that's a lot, but it's still a world of difference compared to Mayweather and McGregor's crossover battle.
Mayweather's crossover battle with McGregor took place in August 2017, six years ago. In that bout, Mayweather defeated McGregor by TKO in the tenth round. Judging from the process of the game, Mayweather has been in control of the rhythm of the game, and McGregor has failed to inflict a substantial blow on him, and the difference in strength between the two is obvious. And this game is also the most expensive game ever.
Mayweather's appearance fee is as high as $100 million! Combined with PPV sharing and advertising fees, the total revenue reached 280 million US dollars!
McGregor's appearance fee is $20 million, plus PPV shares, etc., for a total income of $80 million! It is worth mentioning that McGregor's highest appearance fee in UFC matches was only $3 million, and this time his income has almost multiplied!
Mayweather and McGregor earn several times as much as Tyson Fury and Ngano. This is not difficult to understand, after all, both are not on the same level in terms of fame and strength.
Mayweather was the most expensive fighter in boxing at the time, known for his 50-fight winning streak and his defeat of eight-division champion Pacquiao in the "Fight of the Century." He has attracted much attention, and his high-profile personal image has attracted much attention.
And McGregor is also a star in the UFC, good at hype and has power, and is one of the most attractive stars in UFC history. As a result, the fights facilitated by these two players can be said to be a sure-fire win. The game generated $600 million in revenue, which is faster than a money printing press.