Boxing Salaries of Dana White Leaked, Allegedly Tampered by Turki Alalshikh
Top Dogs in the Boxing Ring Might Find TKO's Leaked Purses Less Than Satisfying
Let's talk about the ruckus stirred by the leaked purses in Dana White and Turki Alalshikh's upcoming boxing project, TKO Boxing. According to a report from Boxing Scene, this pay structure seems like a goldmine for fresh, untested boxers but not so much for the big leaguers like Gervonta Davis and Canelo Alvarez.
Alalshikh branded the article as "factually inaccurate," yet it's unclear where the question of fact lies. Let's dive into the numbers that have everyone talking.
As a lowball offering, unranked boxers secure $20,000 for a 10-round bout. By cracking the top 10 within TKO, a boxer could earn $50,000 for each bout, climbing all the way to $125,000 as a ranked number 3 or 4. The real cash comes when challenging for TKO's championship, which nets $375,000, and defending it, which pays $750,000.
This 3-year contract gives TKO exclusive rights over a boxer's in-ring endeavors, as well as likeness rights for things like video games and merchandise, akin to the UFC arrangement. TKO will be investing in marketing and promoting their fighters, likely scouting and building talent to fill their roster ahead of the 2026 launch. Given the chances of snagging big names will be slim, they'll rely on influencers to help grow their brand and individual fighter popularity.
The controversial clause that's under the radar, according to Boxing Scene, is the active fighter requirement to stay visible and increase their exposure. What's more, there's a hint of pay-per-view model ties and aspirations for their top performers to eventually surpass the aforementioned pay scale.
Now, I may not be fond of the pay structure if I were Tank, but let's face it: most boxers aspire for the chance to fight for a platform that promotes and rewards them for their victories. TKO might just be that kind of an org. As we await the reality, let's keep our fingers crossed and stay intrigued.
At a Glance: TKO Boxing's Pay Structure
- Unranked Fighters - $20,000 for a 10-round bout.
- Rank 5-10 - $50,000 per bout.
- Rank 3-4 - $125,000 per bout.
- Championship Challengers - $375,000 per bout.
- Defending Champions - $750,000 per bout.
Sources: [1, 3, 4]
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- Dana White and Turki Alalshikh, the promoters of TKO Boxing, are under scrutiny due to the leaked boxing purses that seem unfavorable for established boxers like Gervonta Davis and Canelo Alvarez.
- If credited to a reliable source like Boxing Scene, the pay structure of TKO Boxing states that unranked fighters earn $20,000 for a 10-round bout, rising to $750,000 for defending champions.
- Despite Alalshikh branding the report as "factually inaccurate," it's uncertain where the inaccuracies lie within the provided numbers for TKO Boxing's pay structure.
