FIGHT PURSE

KSI vs Logan Paul prize money: How much will YouTubers make from mega-fight?

YOUTUBE stars KSI and Logan Paul settle their feud in a pay-per-view rematch in Los Angeles.

The pair fought in an exhibition bout last August, but turn professional for their historic second fight?

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According to the California State Athletic Commission, KSI and Logan Paul are guaranteed to earn £700,000Credit: Getty Images - Getty

What are KSI and Logan Paul fight purses?

According to the California State Athletic Commission, KSI and Logan Paul are guaranteed to earn £700,000 ($900,000).

However, the pair are set to pocket a lot more than their bout cheque.

The rivals will split 50/50 the money generated from ticket sales, PPV purchases and DAZN subscriptions.

Both boxing newbies are also heavily sponsored meaning they are making additional money individually.

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The pair sold 1.3m PPV on YouTube for their first bout, which also featured an undercard bout between the KSI and Logan’s brothers.

It is estimated the pair generated £150m in the initial fight.

What are the undercard fight purses?

The undercard features WBC lightweight champion Devin Haney and WBO super-middleweight titlist Billy Joe Saunders.

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Newly crowned champ Haney is the highest guaranteed earner on the bill.

The 20-year-old American will earn £780,000 ($1m).

And Brit Saunders will pocket £587,000 ($750,000).

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