British boxer Anthony Joshua can earn up to £10 million for his heavyweight fight against Jermaine Franklin. The fight is to take place on April 1 at the O2 Arena in London.
Franklin will pocket at least £500,000, which could grow to a million. Payouts to boxers will depend on ticket sales and the number of broadcasts.
Joshua, 33, had his last fight in August, 2022, when he lost to Oleksandr Usyk by split decision. He has 24 wins (22 by KO) and three losses.
Franklin, 29, had his last fight in November, 2022, when he lost to Dillian Whyte by majority decision. He has 21 wins (14 by knockout) and one loss.