Joe Smith Jr vs Steve Geffrard will get underway with the latter replacing Callum Johnson in what is anticipated to be a thrilling WBO light heavyweight title bout, know its purse
After Callum Johnson was forced to back out of his fight with Joe Smith Jr because of contracting Covid, it’s Steve Geffrard who will be replacing him. Smith has retained the WBO light heavyweight title since January 2021 and he will look to defend it against all odds when he faces Geffrard in the ring this week.
The bout is going to be a pay-per view event and Smith will put his title on the line against Geffrard. The odds are also in his favour but Geffrard must not be underestimated as well. Talking about his bravery, even Smith spoke highly of him about how Geffrard agreed to get into the ring with Smith at the last minute.
So here’s taking a look at the Joe Smith Jr. vs Steve Geffrard fight purse, payouts details:
Joe Smith Jr vs Steve Geffrard Fight Purse And Payout: How Much Will The Two Fighters Earn?
Joe Smith Jr.: Smith has been undefeated in his last three fights and he will make sure to keep that winning streak going when he meets Geffrard this week. Winning the bout would mean a lot to him since he is defending his WBO light heavyweight title for the very first time. Smith has been incredible throughout his career, having won 27 of the total 30 fights he has participated in with 21 knockouts. In addition to that, he holds the record for being unbeaten in his first 6 fights along with remaining undefeated in 17 consecutive bouts.
Steve Geffrard: Geffrard is set to replace Callum Johnson and his stats are also quite impressive. Out of a total of 20 matches, Geffrard has won 18 which include 12 knockout wins. His first two losses came early in his career but since then he has just risen higher with 18 consecutive wine to his name. Like Smith, Geffrard will also put his 18 fight winning streak on the line when he comes face to face with the WBO light heavyweight champion.
Boxers Guaranteed Purse PPV Share Total Payouts
| Boxers | Guaranteed Purse | PPV Share | Total Payout |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Smith Jr. | $400k | 60% | $1m |
| Steve Geffrard | $75k | 40% | $250k |
The guaranteed purses and PPV shares stand final. However, the pay per view sales might alter the total payout.
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