Oscar Duarte and Kenneth Sims Jr. are set to make good money in their upcoming boxing match. The two fighters will face off on Saturday, August 2, at the Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago.
While there's no belt on the line, both boxers have a lot to gain. They'll be fighting for glory, fame, and a chance to move up in the rankings. But the biggest draw might be the cash they'll take home.
Duarte will pocket a guaranteed $300,000 for the fight. That's a step up from his last bout in February against Miguel Madueño, where he earned $275,000. For that fight, he didn't get any extra money from TV or ticket sales.
Sims Jr., who's from Chicago, will get $100,000 just for showing up. That's already a big jump from the $60,000 he made fighting Kendo Castaneda. He could make even more if he wins, especially if he knocks Duarte out.
Neither fighter seems to be getting a cut of the pay-per-view money. But for Sims Jr., fighting in his hometown could give him an edge with the crowd.
This fight is a big deal for both men. Duarte can use it to climb the media and financial ladder. For Sims Jr., it's a chance to raise his profile and bump up his earnings.
The match is part of a bigger boxing event happening that night. Even though there's no title at stake, both fighters have a lot to prove - and a lot to gain.
