Amir Khan Getting $975,000 For Marcos Maidana Defense
Dec 10, 2010 • 12:00 AM ET
By Ryan Burton
According to the Nevada State Athletic Commission, WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan will make $975,000 for his fight with mandatory challenger Marcos Maidana on Saturday at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. This reflects Khan's purse in US money only - and does not include the money he receives for the UK television rights or any of sponsorship money. Maidana will receive $550,000.
The purses for the junior welterweight co-main event are $150,000 for Victor Ortiz and $100,000 for Lamont Peterson.
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