Roy Jones Jr. and Anthony Pettis earned $700,000 and $650,000 respectively for their eight-round headliner at Gamebred Boxing 4 in Milwaukee.
Roy Jones Jr. and Anthony Pettis earned impressive paydays for their eight-round headliner at Gamebred Boxing 4 this past Saturday in Milwaukee. Jones, aged 54, received the highest salary on the card, earning $700,000 for what he said could be the final bout of his legendary career. Unfortunately for Jones, he lost a majority decision and hinted at a potential rematch. Pettis, on the other hand, made $650,000 for his win over Jones in his professional boxing debut. The former UFC lightweight champion may take another boxing match before returning to MMA, after most recently competing in the PFL.
In addition to Jones and Pettis, other fighters also received significant payouts. UFC legend Vitor Belfort took home $400,000 for a unanimous decision win over Ronaldo Souza in the co-main event. The 46-year-old Brazilian continued his new career in boxing after stopping ex-heavyweight champ Evander Holyfield in an exhibition bout. Meanwhile, “Jacare” Souza made $200,000 for his performance, which followed his retirement from MMA after an eight-year UFC career.
Former UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo earned $425,000 for his fight with opponent Jeremy Stephens, cashing a $200,000 paycheck after they battled to a majority draw. Aldo, who retired from the UFC this past September, has been tied to a potential exhibition against boxing legend Floyd Mayweather later this year, though no contracts have been signed. UFC and BKFC vet Pearl Gonzalez also received $50,000 in defeat against fellow UFC veteran Gina Mazany, who took home $10,000 for her victory.