Wladimir Klitschko, the only current super boxing champion, recently defeated British boxer David Haye. In his next professional match, the warrior will face the former Mark Mormaker in March next year. The latter was once the WBC and WBA cruiserweight double champion, but due to weight gain, he switched to heavyweight.
Before that, Klitschko will have to play an exhibition match, which is called the New Year's Fight, and he will also receive a high appearance fee of 100 million US dollars!
In the fight between Klitschko and David Haye in July, his appearance fee was US$25 million, which was already the highest figure among heavyweight boxers at the time. The US$100 million appearance fee offered by the American InterContinental Hotels Group was also an astronomical figure for Klitschko. It was equivalent to his income of two to three years. He had no reason to refuse and agreed without hesitation. Come down.
But Klitschko soon learned that the American InterContinental Hotels Group paid an appearance fee of US$300 million for Zhang Guan!
Klitschko suddenly felt unbalanced. The game can only be played by two people. Why should he get an appearance fee of 100 million US dollars, while his opponent should get an appearance fee of 300 million US dollars? Why is the opponent's appearance fee three times more than yours? What's more, the opponent is not even a professional boxer.
"300 million U.S. dollars! I can only make this much money in my lifetime!" Klitschko was filled with jealousy
Klitschko can't influence the decision-making of InterContinental Hotels Group in the United States. He is the financial backer, so naturally he can give as much money as he wants. Even if it is worth one billion or eighty million, Klitschko has no control over it. But in addition to the appearance fee, there is also a competition bonus of 300 million US dollars, which has something to do with Klitschko!
"How should the bonus be distributed? According to the usual 60-40 bonus?" Klitschko was thinking.
The prize distribution ratio of a boxing match is usually negotiated by both players. A 50-50 distribution ratio is relatively rare. After all, it is a competition, and some jackpots are necessary. If the prize money is divided 50-50 and the winning or losing is the same, the players will fight. There is also no motivation, which affects the enjoyment of the game.
In some larger boxing matches, the prize money is divided into 40% and 60%, with the winning side getting 60% and the losing side getting 40%. The prize money for large-scale competitions is also relatively large, and the difference of 20% of the prize money is not a small number. This can also be regarded as a common practice for the distribution of bonuses for top players.
"If I score 64 points, I can get 180 million US dollars if I win the game! That's a lot. I have never received such a large bonus." Klitschko's eyes were shining.
"If it's a 70-30 split, I can get 210 million U.S. dollars, which will be an additional 30 million U.S. dollars. This is on top of my income from two boxing matches. 30 million U.S. dollars are at stake, otherwise I will have to fight with Zhang Let's negotiate and let's split it 70-30!" Klitschko muttered to himself.
However, the next second, Klitschko suddenly thought that if he split the money 80-20, he could earn an additional 30 million US dollars.
"82%?" Klitschko hesitated.
An 82-80 split is relatively rare in boxing matches. After all, we are all boxers, and we have to give the opponent some face and respect. If we propose an 82-80 split, it is a bit too much, and it also violates the unspoken rules of boxing. Unless there is a grudge between the two parties, few people will propose a bonus split of 80% to 20%. The bonus distribution ratio of 73% to 70% is already the limit.
After all, Klitschko is a super boxing champion. Under normal circumstances, he would never ask for an 82-80 split. That would be too embarrassing, too shameless, and would be said to be too ugly. However, today, In front of the huge figure of 300 million US dollars, Klitschko was still moved.
"What a super boxing champion, what face! How can there be any real money! With so much money, it doesn't matter if you are shameless once!" Klitschko comforted himself.
Immediately, Klitschko changed his mind and thought, since 82% is already embarrassing enough, he might as well just offer 100%! It is said that if you have too many lice, you will be scolded for looking ugly if you have too many lice. If you get 82%, you will be scolded for looking ugly, and if you get 10%, you will be scolded for looking ugly. So it is better to just choose the latter and earn an extra 60 million US dollars!
"I want to earn all of this 300 million U.S. dollar bonus! Anyway, Zhang Guan is so rich, he has more opportunities to make money than me! And he has already received 300 million U.S. dollars in appearance fees. He has already earned enough. , so why give me this 300 million US dollar bonus!" Klitschko gave himself a very high-sounding excuse, that is, Zhang Guan wants to be richer.
People's greed is always boundless. In the face of money, many people can give up love and abandon family ties; they can violate morality, betray the country, and ignore their own face, which is already considered noble.
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At this time, Zhang Guan was also preparing for a boxing match.
"Klitschko has a nickname, 'Dr. Steel Hammer.' Listening to this name, you should know his characteristics!" Lewis continued: "'Steel Hammer' means that his fists are very powerful. , his punches are so lethal that it is difficult for an average boxer to block a few punches."
"Does 'Doctor' mean that he has a very high IQ and is very smart in boxing?" Zhang Guan asked.
"Uh... his IQ must be very high!" Lewis continued: "The title of 'Doctor' is because he has a PhD in physical education from Kiev University in Ukraine. His brother Klitschko also has a PhD in physical education from Kiev University. , also has the nickname 'Doctor Iron Fist'."
Zhang Guan smiled awkwardly. He always thought that Klitschko had this nickname because he was very rational in boxing and used his brain very well. However, what he didn't expect was that he was a real doctor.
Moreover, the University of Kyiv is the most famous university in Ukraine, one of the top ten famous universities in Europe, and one of the top 20 universities in the UNESCO half-blood comprehensive ranking. Its history is decades earlier than Tsinghua University and Peking University.
"In terms of academic qualifications, the Klitschko brothers should have the highest academic qualifications among athletes. After all, they are PhDs! I remember that Duncan only has a master's degree in psychology. It is amazing that the Klitschko brothers can get a doctorate. Yeah." Zhang Guan thought silently in his heart.
At this moment, Zhang Guan's cell phone rang, and he answered the phone. After chatting for a few words, his expression became serious.
"What happened?" Lewis couldn't help but ask.
Zhang Guan nodded: "Klitschko's agent proposed that the competition prize money should be distributed in full, and the winning side can get the entire US$300 million prize money!"
Lewis frowned immediately.
"Full distribution? What does Klitschko want to do? Doesn't he know that this violates the unspoken rules of professional boxing? In order to make money, does he even give up the face of the boxing champion?" Lewis sighed softly.
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