Tyson Fury Takes Big Pay Cut for Netflix Debut

British boxer Tyson Fury is ready to step back into the ring for his first fight since coming out of retirement. This time, he’ll be facing off against Arslanbek Makhmudov in what promises to be an exciting match. Even though Fury is known for his big paydays, this time around, he’s taking a significant pay cut compared to his last few fights against heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk.

Despite his recent losses to Usyk, Fury remains a major name in the boxing world. For his first fight with Usyk, he pocketed over $100 million, with an additional $85 million for the rematch. However, hefty U.K. taxes took a chunk out of those earnings.

For his upcoming bout with Makhmudov, Fury is expected to earn around $23.5 million, a significant decrease from his previous payouts, but still nothing to sneeze at. On the other side, Makhmudov is looking at his largest payday yet with a $2.7 million purse, a big jump from his last fight earnings of $350,000.

It’ll be interesting to see how this match plays out, with Fury undoubtedly looking to make a statement in his return to the ring. Stick around for more updates and highlights from the fight card.