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The legendary Manny Pacquiao (61-7-2, 39 KOs) will make his return to the boxing ring later tonight (Sat., July 20, 2019) live on FOX PPV from inside MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, as he takes his chances against undefeated WBA (Super) welterweight champion Keith Thurman (29-0-1 NC, 22 KOs).
Pacquiao, who is riding a two-fight win streak after dropping a decision to Australian Jeff Horn two years ago, will earn a pretty penny for his main event bid. According to ESPN’s Dan Rafael, “Pac-Man” will bank $10 million for his services later tonight. Of course, the 40-year-old veteran stands to earn much more on the back end of the fight.
As for Thurman, who has fought just once in the past 28 months, he will nab a cool $2.5 million for his clash with Pacquiao, although he is expected to earn millions more as well. Thurman, who is defending his WBA (Super) welterweight title, will be entering the biggest fight of his career. A victory over Pacquiao will launch “One Time” into the next level of boxing superstars entering 2020.
Check out the complete ‘Pacquiao vs. Thurman’ official fight purses below:
Manny Pacquiao $10 million (guaranteed millions more)
vs. Keith Thurman $2.5 million (guaranteed millions more)Omar Figueroa Jr. $300K
vs. Yordenis Ugas $300KSergey Lipinets $250K
vs. Jayar Inson $10K (guaranteed thousands more)Luis Nery $150K
vs. Juan Carlos Payano $25KCaleb Plant $750K
vs. Mike Lee $250KEfe Ajagba $15K
vs. Ali Eren Demirezen $10K
MMAmania.com will deliver LIVE coverage of the main- and co-main events later this evening right HERE. Meanwhile, The FOX PPV begins at 9 p.m. ET, with our coverage picking up closer to 11 p.m. ET.