Davis won the WBO belt in February with a fourth-round TKO over Denys Berinchyk. The undefeated American champ (13-0, 9 KOs) has seen his career and earnings skyrocket since signing with Top Rank in 2021. His purse for this fight tops $700,000, a big jump from the $100,000 he got for his title win. Davis' net worth sat around $2 million in 2023, but that's likely to grow fast.
The champ's also cashing in outside the ring. He's got an exclusive clothing line with Everlast and a deal with FightLabel for custom boxing gear under the Billionaire Boys Club brand. If he keeps winning, Davis could soon be pulling in over $1 million per fight.
De Los Santos (16-2, 14 KOs) comes in as the underdog after losing to Shakur Stevenson for the vacant WBC title in November. The Dominican fighter packs a punch, with 14 of his wins coming by knockout, 12 in the first two rounds. He's set to earn about $450,000 for this fight, his biggest payday yet. The negotiations almost fell apart when he was first offered just $225,000.
Oddsmakers have Davis as the clear favorite at -800, with De Los Santos at +466. But boxing's unpredictable - one clean shot can change everything.
The fight means a lot for both men. Davis wants to keep his economic momentum going, while De Los Santos sees a chance to jumpstart his career and shake up the international boxing market.
Davis said:
"I'm excited to defend my title in my hometown. De Los Santos is a tough opponent, but I'm ready to put on a show for my fans and prove why I'm the best in the division."
De Los Santos responded:
"Davis is talented, but I've got the power to end this fight at any moment. I'm coming to take that belt and shock the world."
With so much on the line, both fighters are sure to bring their A-game on June 7. The boxing world will be watching to see if Davis can cement his status as a rising star or if De Los Santos can pull off the upset and change the landscape of the lightweight division.