Canelo Álvarez made approximately $80 million for his fight against William Scull. This payday is part of a larger five-fight contract with Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority, worth a total of $400 million, making it one of the most lucrative deals in boxing history
. This $80 million figure is a guaranteed flat fee and does not include additional revenue from pay-per-view sales, sponsorships, or merchandising, which could raise his total earnings for the fight to between $110 million and $120 million
. William Scull, the IBF champion and relatively lesser-known opponent, earned an estimated $3 million to $5 million for the bout, a significant payday in his career
