Kosport Magazine Presents: BKFC KnuckleMania 4 – The Biggest Payday in Bare-Knuckle Boxing History
On Saturday night, the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California was the site of the highly anticipated BKFC KnuckleMania 4 event. And while the fights themselves did not disappoint, it was the disclosed payroll that had everyone talking.
Leading the way was none other than the face of bare-knuckle boxing, Mike Perry. The controversial fighter cashed in a whopping $600,000 purse for his main event bout against Thiago Alves. And it only took him 60 seconds to knock out his opponent and secure the biggest payday in bare-knuckle boxing history.
But Perry wasn’t the only one walking away with a six-figure paycheck. Alves, who put up a valiant effort in the losing effort, earned $200,000 for his night’s work.
Joining them in the six-figure club were UFC veteran Ben Rothwell ($150,000), BKFC heavyweight champion Mick Terrill ($100,000), and BKFC two-division champion Lorenzo Hunt ($100,000).
But the big paydays didn’t stop there. A total of five fighters earned six-figure purses, making BKFC KnuckleMania 4 a record-breaking event for the sport.
As always, these figures do not represent a fighter’s total earnings, as sponsorship incomes, discretionary bonuses, and other assorted incomes are not publicly disclosed. But it’s safe to say that these fighters walked away with a hefty sum of money in their pockets.
The Complete BKFC KnuckleMania 4 Salaries
- Mike Perry: $600,000
- Thiago Alves: $200,000
- Mick Terrill: $100,000
- Lorenzo Hunt: $100,000
- Ben Rothwell: $150,000
- Todd Duffee: $85,000
- Alfredo Angulo: $19,500
- Jeremiah Riggs: $8,000
- Julian Lane: $20,000
- Evgeny Kurdanov: $12,500
- Crystal Pittman: $500
- Sydney Smith: $8,000
- David Diaz: $4,000
- Shane Jordan: $4,000
- Andrew Angelcor: $5,000
- Ruben Warr: $6,000
- Daniel Alvarez: $7,500
- Victor Rosas: $6,000
- Vinny Familari: $5,000
- Fernando Gonzalez: $6,000
- Tommy Aaron: $6,000
- Richard Brooks: $5,000
- Keith Richardson: $6,000
- Cody Vidal: $5,000
With such high salaries being paid out, it’s clear that bare-knuckle boxing is on the rise and becoming a major player in the combat sports world. And with events like BKFC KnuckleMania 4, it’s only a matter of time before it becomes a household name.
Kosport Magazine Summary
BKFC KnuckleMania 4 was a record-breaking event for bare-knuckle boxing, with five fighters earning six-figure purses. Mike Perry led the way with a $600,000 payday for his 60-second knockout of Thiago Alves. With such high salaries being paid out, it’s clear that bare-knuckle boxing is on the rise and becoming a major player in the combat sports world.
