logo
Daniel Dubois will immediately lose half of his purse from Oleksandr Usyk fight

Daniel Dubois will immediately lose half of his purse from Oleksandr Usyk fight

Daily Mirror6 days ago
The pair will clash for a second time at Wembley Stadium for the undisputed heavyweight title - with both men set to be rewarded for their efforts
Daniel Dubois set to lose half of his huge fight purse for his blockbuster rematch with Oleksandr Usyk due to tax deductions.

The British heavyweight suffered the second defeat of his professional career to Usyk when they first met back in 2023. The Ukrainian scored an impressive ninth round knockout victory in Poland - but their heavyweight dust-up was not with real controversy.

Dubois dropped his rival in the fifth round - but the shot was eventually ruled a low blow. It allowed Usyk plenty of time to recover before he would eventually run away with the fight. This time around, with the Brit looking to level the series, there is a little more on the line on fight night.

Both men will compete for the undisputed title. Not only that, the pair are expected to take home a career-high pay cheque. According to reports, the fight purse for the main event is a whopping £150m. Usyk will reportedly take home £97.5m, while Dubois is expected to pocket £52.5m from the rematch.
Should Dubois emerge victorious, he will quickly be handed a huge blow when the tax man comes calling. As a UK resident, the 27-year-old would be liable to pay tax at the highest rate. According to research from data experts at Ace Odds, 'Triple D' would face an income tax bill of £23,611,203 on his purse earnings from the fight.
For context, that would be enough to fund 965 entry-level nurses, 705 trainee firefighters in London or 630 people at the average UK wage of £37,430. The damage won't be done there, though. Dubois would also need to hand over another £1,052,011 in National Insurance contributions. After making both payments, Dubois would be left with £27,836,786 from his evening's work at Wembley.

Watch Usyk vs Dubois 2 live on DAZN
This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more
£24.99
DAZN
Order the fight here
Product Description
One man who will sympathise the heavyweight star is Tyson Fury. After securing over £70m for his rematch with Usyk in December, that was quickly decimated when HMRC considerations were taken into account. It is believed that the 'Gypsy King' was made to pay an estimated £35,250,000 in deductions, according to data collected by JeffBet. After all the deductions, he reportedly took home £39,750,000.
Speaking about the financial loss for Fury at the time, a spokesperson for Jeff Bet said: "If you are a resident in the UK you have to pay tax on overseas earnings in the same way, and that remains the same no matter how much someone might earn. Good tax advice is always important and in this case you can be sure the Fury camp will have looked at an agreement that would be the most beneficial."

When is Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois?
The seqel between Usyk and Dubois is scheduled for Saturday, 19 July, at Wembley Stadium. The fight will be exclusively broadcast live on DAZN PPV. The entire fight card for the night can be accessed live on DAZN PPV, priced at £24.99 in the UK; $59.99 in the US; and $19.99/equivalent in ROW.
The DAZN coverage is set to kick off around 5:30pm BST (12.30pm ET / 9.30am PT), with the first undercard fight expected to start at approximately 5.40pm BST (12.40pm ET / 9.40am PT). Usyk and Dubois are anticipated to make their ringwalks at 9:45pm BST (4:45pm ET / 1:45pm PT).
Orange background

Try Our AI Features

Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:

Comments

No comments yet...

Related Articles

Llangollen to host UK's largest women's adventure festival
Llangollen to host UK's largest women's adventure festival

Leader Live

time29 minutes ago

  • Leader Live

Llangollen to host UK's largest women's adventure festival

The event, Camp VC, will take place from July 25 to 27 and is expected to draw hundreds of women and non-binary adventurers to the North Wales town for a weekend of adrenaline-fuelled activities. Gemma Harrison, founder of Camp VC, said: "We're thrilled to bring Camp VC to Llangollen again this year. "The Welsh landscape provides the perfect backdrop for adventure, and in pursuit of creating an environment that gives women and non-binary people freedom to explore, we've assembled our most impressive lineup of athletes, coaches, and inspirational speakers yet." The festival offers a wide range of activities including dirt biking, wild swimming, mountain biking, wellness sessions and creative workshops. Since its founding in 2015, Camp VC has helped more than 3,400 women get on motorbikes—many for the first time—and introduced more than 1,000 to skateboarding. The event aims to create a supportive environment where women and non-binary people can try new activities without judgment. BMX champion and Olympian Shanaze Reade, who has won nine world titles and holds two Guinness World Records, will headline the festival. She will lead BMX sessions and share her journey from Crewe to international success. Ms Reade said: "Camp VC promises something magical—a place where women can push their limits while feeling completely supported. "I'm excited to help women discover the thrill of BMX racing in such a beautiful environment." British motorcycling pioneer Patsy Quick, the first British woman to compete in the Dakar Rally, will also attend. At 63, she continues to inspire through her Desert Rose racing school and will lead off-road motorcycle workshops. Leah Tokelove, the UK's most successful female dirt track racer, will run track sessions and technical workshops for attendees. Wellness sessions will take place throughout the weekend (Image: Camp VC) In addition to adventure sports, the festival will include wellness sessions led by Ted Talk speaker Lu Featherstone, known to her 104,000 Instagram followers as an 'accidental middle-aged influencer' and menopause mindset expert. She will be joined by What Laura Loves, who focuses on self-worth, mindset and healing after her recovery from a pulmonary embolism. Adventure photographer Amy Shore will offer photography workshops to help attendees capture their experiences. Evening entertainment will feature comedian Kema Bob, along with live music, campfires and community events. The festival is expected to boost the local economy as visitors explore Llangollen and surrounding attractions. READ MORE: Council issue list of roads set to be reverted to 30mph in Flintshire next month Ms Harrison said: "We've seen wonderful support from the Welsh community in previous years. "Many of our attendees extend their stays to explore the beautiful surroundings, supporting local businesses and discovering what Wales has to offer." Camp VC was born out of Ms Harrison's experience teaching friends to ride motorcycles in an east London car park. It has since grown into the UK's leading women's adventure festival, with events, workshops and classes held throughout the year.

New York Jets co-owner Johnson completes purchase of stake in Palace
New York Jets co-owner Johnson completes purchase of stake in Palace

Reuters

time29 minutes ago

  • Reuters

New York Jets co-owner Johnson completes purchase of stake in Palace

July 25 (Reuters) - New York Jets co-owner Robert Wood "Woody" Johnson has completed his purchase of Eagle Football Holdings' stake in Crystal Palace, the Premier League club said late on Thursday. Johnson had signed a legally binding agreement to buy the stake on June 23 subject to approval. British media had reported the deal to be worth close to 190 million pounds ($256.37 million), with Johnson purchasing a 43% stake in Palace. Johnson, former U.S. Ambassador to the UK, joins chairman Steve Parish, Josh Harris and David Blitzer as a partner and director of Palace. "It is an organisation with a proud history, tradition, and deep roots in English football in South London, which I came to admire during my time as U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom ...," Johnson said in a statement. "I look forward to working with him (Parish) and the entire ownership group to build on the club's recent successes and help shape an exciting future for Crystal Palace." ($1 = 0.7411 pounds)

Starmer to press Trump over deal to cut tariffs on UK steel imports, FT reports
Starmer to press Trump over deal to cut tariffs on UK steel imports, FT reports

Reuters

time30 minutes ago

  • Reuters

Starmer to press Trump over deal to cut tariffs on UK steel imports, FT reports

July 25 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will lobby U.S. President Donald Trump to accelerate a final deal to cut tariffs on British steel, the Financial Times reported on Friday. Starmer is expected to meet Trump on Monday and will also use the meeting to press the case for building closer ties and cutting tariffs on Scotch whisky, the report said, citing British officials. Reuters could not immediately confirm the report.

DOWNLOAD THE APP

Get Started Now: Download the App

Ready to dive into a world of global content with local flavor? Download Daily8 app today from your preferred app store and start exploring.
app-storeplay-store