Grapevine

By Punch
Sep 26, 2024

IBF bout: Joshua earns more than double Dubois’ pay

Dubois, who upset the odds to knock out Joshua, is reported to have a guaranteed purse of £3.5m, which could rise to £10m.

The 34-year-old Joshua’s higher earnings are attributed to the attention he commanded for the fight, despite losing to his fellow Brit.

Following his fourth career defeat, Joshua has vowed to continue fighting amid calls for his retirement.

In a video posted on his Instagram account on Monday, he said, “We came up short, but we have got to look at all the positives, and that’s the mindset that we have to have—a positive one, always.

“Look at what we’ve achieved in the space of 11 years, and I want to thank every one of you that’s been riding with me. What a rollercoaster journey! But you know what the problem is, is that it’s far from over yet.”