BOXING
Wilder vs Parker purse money: How much will they make and how will they split it?
According to Wilder, Joshua may earn over $40 million from his two upcoming fights, with a $35 million purse for their first of two bouts scheduled.
Surprisingly, there is no official information regarding Deontay Wilder’s expected payout for his upcoming fight against Joseph Parker. In recent times, Joseph Parker, the heavyweight from New Zealand’s sports scene, has seen his ranking in the boxing world decline. The 31-year-old boxer has earned over $20 million during his career, with his highest payday being $13.1 million for his world title bout against Anthony Joshua in 2018.
Parker has a record of 33 wins and 3 losses and has only been stopped once in his career. He is an experienced fighter and could be a tough opponent for Wilder. Wilder is known for his mighty right hand and indomitable spirit but has some technical shortcomings.
Recently, Wilder changed coaches, with Malik Scott taking over from Mark Breland. This adds an element of unpredictability to the fight, as Wilder aims to refine his technical skills and complement his raw power with improved technique. The transition has been met with mixed reviews, but Scott’s influence may shape the fight’s outcome.
The fascinating aspect of this bout will be the clash between Wilder’s power and Parker’s finesse. Despite Wilder’s tendency to make mistakes in the ring, his ability to erase errors with a single powerful punch that has been a defining feature of his career.
Parker faced a setback four fights ago when Joe Joyce stopped him. This loss remains a significant consideration, as Joyce’s subsequent decline raises questions about Parker’s resilience and ability to bounce back.
As both fighters prepared for the fight, Parker brought former world champion Andy Lee as his trainer. Lee’s strategic insights and training methods have contributed to Parker’s improvement and could play a crucial role in the fight.
While Parker is an experienced fighter, Wilder’s natural athleticism and the erasing power of his right hand give him the edge in this contest. Predictions lean towards a late-round stoppage by Wilder.