Edgar Berlanga will return to the ring this July 26 to face Steven Butler in the Zuffa Boxing 09 main event, a fight that not only represents a new sporting opportunity for the Puerto Rican fighter, but also a significant financial deal. Although the promoter has not officially revealed the figures, various reports indicate that the boxer will once again receive a multimillion-dollar purse.
‘The expectation surrounding the purse is growing because Berlanga arrives as one of the leading figures of the new company promoted by Dana White and Turki Alalshikh. In addition, his recent track record shows that his earnings have increased considerably since he faced Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez.’
What is the guaranteed purse for Edgar Berlanga vs. Steven Butler?
So far, Zuffa Boxing has not made the guaranteed purse for Edgar Berlanga or Steven Butler official. However, various specialized reports make it possible to estimate the financial range of the fight:
- Edgar Berlanga vs. Canelo Álvarez (2024): Approximately $17 million
- Edgar Berlanga vs. Hamzah Sheeraz (2025): Around 8 million dollars
- Edgar Berlanga vs. Steven Butler (2026): Not officially confirmed
It also emerged that Berlanga had reportedly signed a contract worth more than $10 million with Zuffa Boxing for multiple fights, which explains why he is expected to continue earning significant purses during this new stage of his career.
How much will Edgar Berlanga earn if he defeats Steven Butler?
The amount that Edgar Berlanga will earn if he manages to win in the main event of Zuffa Boxing 09 will depend on several factors that are normally part of fighters’ contracts:
- Guaranteed purse.
- Victory bonuses.
- Participation in commercial revenues.
- Possible incentives based on viewership or event sales.
If Berlanga manages to defeat Butler and delivers a convincing performance, he is likely to strengthen his position as one of the leading names in Zuffa Boxing and may be able to negotiate even bigger purses in his upcoming bouts.
Beyond the result against Steven Butler, Berlanga is fighting for more than just a victory. Another win could cement him as one of the faces of Zuffa Boxing and open the door to higher-profile fights, with even bigger purses in a super middleweight division that continues to bring together several of the biggest names in international boxing.
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