Joshua legitimately does not need Wilder to earn $20M+ a fight, and Wilder is making nowhere near that. Mayweather and Pacquiao at least had comparable numbers, and even though Mayweather ended up being more lucrative down the stretch, Pacquiao's name and following undoubtedly played a major role in the success of the event. I don't believe that Wilder has that type of star power. It's also worth noting that with Mayweather and De La Hoya, Mayweather was smart enough to take the lower percentage, because the opportunity itself was a good enough payoff, as we've no doubt seen.
Like Mayweather, I'm expecting Wilder to win, but he has to understand that his bargaining power is low. 1 belt, and baby numbers compared to unified financial powerhouse Joshua. If any other heavyweight gets hot, Joshua could take that fight for easy money, and do this dance with Wilder for years. Wilder might as well take the 60-40 or whatever for the chance to become the man. IMO he's not in a position to do otherwise.
Like Mayweather, I'm expecting Wilder to win, but he has to understand that his bargaining power is low. 1 belt, and baby numbers compared to unified financial powerhouse Joshua. If any other heavyweight gets hot, Joshua could take that fight for easy money, and do this dance with Wilder for years. Wilder might as well take the 60-40 or whatever for the chance to become the man. IMO he's not in a position to do otherwise.
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