Lomachenko to earn $2.2 million for Crolla fight

WBA and WBO lightweight champion Vasyl Lomachenko (12-1, 9 KOs) to earn more than $2 million for mandatory defense against Anthony Crolla (34-6-3, 13 KOs).

Ukrainian purse will be 2.2 million dollars, which is almost the same as for the unifying match with José Pedraza. For a meeting with the Puerto Rican, according to ESPN, the Ukrainian earned about $2 million.

Lomachenko vs Crolla fight will take place on April 12 in Los Angeles at the Staples Center arena.