Nate Diaz Earns Top Payout, Anthony Pettis Triumphs Over Jorge Masvidal in 'Last Man Standing' Earnings Revealed

Sports | July 6, 2024, 3:34 p.m.

The highly anticipated Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal fight is set to take place tonight at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The California Athletic Commission has released the payouts for the event, revealing that Diaz will make $500,000 while Masvidal will earn $300,000. Surprisingly, Anthony Pettis will receive $350,000 to fight Diaz's teammate Chris Avila, who is set to make $210,000. The commission payouts do not account for signing bonuses or pay-per-view percentages, which means Diaz and Masvidal are likely making even more from the PPV sales. The importance of PPV sales cannot be overstated, as both fighters expect to make at least $5 million each from the fight. The disparity in payouts between the top fighters and those lower on the card highlights the financial inequality in boxing.