Alright folks, let’s talk about the Munguia vs. Canelo fight and, more importantly, the money! I know that’s what everyone’s really interested in.
First things first, I started digging around, trying to find some solid numbers. It’s always a bit of a guessing game until the official figures come out, but I wanted to get a sense of the ballpark.
Here’s what I did:
- Checked out some boxing news sites: ESPN, BoxingScene, all the usual suspects. They often have educated guesses based on previous fights and pay-per-view projections.
- Scoured social media: Yeah, I know, take it with a grain of salt, but sometimes you can find some interesting nuggets of info from insiders or people claiming to be.
- Looked at previous Canelo fights: His purses are usually pretty public, so I looked at what he made in his last few fights to get an idea of his baseline.
- Considered the PPV numbers: This is a huge factor. The more people who buy the pay-per-view, the more money everyone makes.
Okay, so here’s the deal based on my research, keep in mind this is all estimates and could change.
For Canelo, he probably had a guaranteed purse somewhere in the neighborhood of $30-35 million. He’s the A-side, the draw, so he gets the lion’s share. Plus, he gets a cut of the pay-per-view revenue.
Munguia, as the challenger, likely got a smaller guaranteed purse, maybe around $8-10 million. Still a huge payday, obviously, but not on Canelo’s level. His PPV cut would also be smaller.
Important Note: A lot of this depends on how well the fight sold. If the PPV numbers were through the roof, both guys would make more. If they were lower than expected, they might make less.
My Thoughts:
Honestly, both guys deserve the money. They put their bodies on the line, train like crazy, and entertain millions of people. It’s a tough sport, and the rewards should be commensurate.
So, there you have it. My (unofficial) take on how much Munguia and Canelo made. I’ll be keeping an eye out for the official numbers, and if they’re significantly different, I’ll update this post.
And hey, even if these numbers aren’t exact, it’s still fun to speculate, right? Let me know what you think in the comments!
