There’s a lot at stake for the PPV King as Canelo’s status as undisputed super-middleweight champion is on the line on September 17 when he faces his bitter rival GGG. The fight will be held inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
It has always been a lucrative ordeal when the two clash. The Sporting News looks into the purse history of both men, and what they are expected to earn following fight night.
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Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennadiy Golovkin 3 purse, prize money
It is believed he will earn a guaranteed purse of $45 million, per Boxing Scene. As champion, Canelo will earn more money via the PPV bonus.
Golovkin will be making $20 million, per Boxing Scene. Including the PPV bonus, Golovkin could end up taking home over $45 million.
Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennadiy Golovkin purse history
Per Celebrity Net Worth, Canelo earned $40 million in the first fight against Gennadiy Golovkin and $30 million in the rematch.
Per Celebrity Net Worth, Golovkin earned about $22 million from the first fight and about $30 million in the second fight.
What is Canelo Alvarez’s net worth?
Per Celebrity Net Worth, Canelo Alvarez has a net worth of around $180 million in 2022. In 2018, he signed a $365 million contract with DAZN and Golden Boy. Eventually, Canelo filed a lawsuit against DAZN and Golden Boy and accused both of a breach of contract. He requested damages of up to $280 million following disagreements of potential opponents and payments.
After performing for other promotions over his last few fights, Canelo signed a near-$85 million deal to return to DAZN to fight Dmitry Bivol and Golovkin.
What is Gennadiy Golovkin’s net worth?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Golovkin is worth $30 million.
In 2019, Golovkin signed a three-year, 6-fight agreement worth around $100 million with DAZN. He has fought four times since due to injuries and the COVID-19 pandemic.
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When is Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennadiy Golovkin 3?
Date: Saturday, September 17 Main card: 8 p. m. ET | 1 a. m. BST | 10 a. m. AEST (Sunday) Main Event: 11 p. m. ET | 4 a. m. BST | 1 p. m. AEST (approximate)
Canelo will face off against Golovkin for the third time on September 17. The main card will air at 8 p.m. ET | 1 a.m. BST | 10 a.m. AEST (Sunday). Canelo and GGG should make their way to the ring around 11 p.m. ET | 4 a.m. BST | 1 p.m. AEST, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
How to watch Canelo vs. GGG 3
Live stream: DAZN
The Canelo vs. GGG main card will air on DAZN, which will show the fight via a special pay-per-view format.
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Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennadiy Golovkin 3 PPV price: How much does the card cost?
Because it is a pay-per-view event, the fight will cost $64.99 in the United States for current subscribers and $84.99 for new subscribers. (A monthly subscription to DAZN in the U.S. is $19.99 a month or $99.99 a year.)
In Canada, the cost of the DAZN PPV will be $64.99 for current subscribers and $89.98 for new subscribers.
Customers in the U.K. can sign up for DAZN for £7.99 per month. The fight will cost £9.99 for current subscribers and £17.98 for new subscribers.
In Australia, the cost of the DAZN PPV will cost $44.99 AUD for current subscribers and $48.98 AUD for new subscribers.
Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennadiy Golovkin 3 fight card
Canelo Alvarez (c) vs. Gennadiy Golovkin for the WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and The Ring super-middleweight titles Jesse Rodriguez (c) vs. Israel Gonzalez for the WBC super-flyweight title Diego Pacheco vs. Enrique Collazo for the WBC USNBC Silver super-middleweight title Ali Akhmedov vs Gabe Rosado for the IBF North American super-middleweight title Austin Williams vs. Kieron Conway for the WBA International middleweight title Marc Castro vs. Kevin Mendoza; Lightweights Aaron Aponte vs. Fernando Molina; Super-Lightweights Anthony Herrera vs. Delvin McKinley; Super-Flyweights