It is no secret that Canelo is one of the highest paid athletes in the world, which is the result, in the first instance, of his sporting success, but also of a great business acumen and a circle of friends made up of trustworthy people
For his fight this weekend against William Scull, Canelo repeated the recipe and, as has happened with his previous battles, the sum he will take home exceeds mortal imagination
Why is Canelo worth so many millions?
The agreement signed between Canelo Alvarez and Turki Al-Alshikh includes five fights for a total of $400 million. This sum does not include income from merchandising, sponsorships, PPV income or extra-sporting contracts
We are talking about a boxer who, as a professional, has shown all his potential for years, until he became one of the best boxers in the United States and Mexico
Canelo vs Scull: How much money will Canelo earn?
While the exact figure of what Canelo will earn against Cuban William Scull has not been officially revealed, it can be calculated that it would be $80 million based on the contract he signed with Turki Al-Sheikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority of Saudi Arabia
With this figure, Canelo would have completed one of the most lucrative contracts in boxing history, although he is still a long way from the $650 million that Floyd Mayweather Jr. earned for his exhibition fights against Manny Pacquiao and Connor McGregor, the current mark in boxing
When is the Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull fight?
On Saturday, May 3, Canelo Alvarez and William Scull will face each other at the ANB Arena, Riyadh Season, for the super middleweight titles. On the same card, Marco Verde will also make his professional debut.
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