Alright, let’s talk about how much them bare knuckle fighters make, you know, the fellas who duke it out without no gloves. It ain’t like them fancy boxers with their millions, but some of these tough guys still bring home a decent chunk of change, ya hear?
The Little Guys, They Don’t Make Much
Now, the fellas just starting out, the ones nobody really knows, they ain’t gettin’ rich. I heard tell they might only make a couple thousand dollars a fight. Yeah, just two thousand measly bucks, sometimes even less. Can you believe it? Risking your health and your pretty face for that little bit of money. It’s a hard life, I tell ya.
- Some fellas start around $2000 a fight.
- Some might get up to $9000 if they’re a little bit better.
- A few lucky ones might even see $20,000. But that’s rare, real rare.
The Big Shots, They Get the Dough
But then you got the big names, the fellas everyone wants to see. Them boys, they’re makin’ some real money. Like that fella, Mike Perry, I hear he made a whole bunch. Six hundred thousand dollars for one fight, can you imagine? Six hundred thousand! That’s more money than most folks see in a lifetime. And there’s others too, making hundreds of thousands, even millions if they’re real popular.
It Ain’t Always Fair, You Know
It ain’t a set thing, though. How much a fighter makes depends on a lot of stuff. Like how good they are, how many folks wanna watch ’em, and who they’re fightin’. If you’re a nobody fightin’ another nobody, you ain’t gonna make much. But if you’re a big star fightin’ another big star, that’s where the money’s at. Makes sense, I guess. More people watching, more money for everyone involved.
Some Other Fellas Making Good Money
They say there were some other fighters making good money at that KnuckleMania 4 thing. A fella named Ben Rothwell, he got a hundred and fifty thousand! Then there was Mick Terrill and Lorenzo Hunt, both gettin’ a hundred thousand each. See? If you’re good and people like watchin’ ya, you can make some real money. But you gotta be tough, real tough.
It’s All About the Show, I Reckon
It’s all about puttin’ on a good show, you know? People wanna see excitement, they wanna see knockouts. The more exciting you are, the more people wanna watch, and the more money you make. It’s like them fellas wrestle on TV, same kinda deal. It’s entertainment, plain and simple. And these bare knuckle fellas, they sure know how to entertain.
More Than Just the Fight Money
And it ain’t just about the money from the fight itself. Sometimes, these fellas get extra money from sponsors or from sellin’ stuff with their name on it. You know, like t-shirts or hats. Every little bit helps, I guess. Especially if you’re tryin’ to make a livin’ beatin’ folks up with your bare hands.
So, How Much Do They Make?
So, to answer your question, how much do they make? Well, it depends. Could be a couple thousand, could be a couple million. It’s all a gamble, just like life, I reckon. But one thing’s for sure, these bare knuckle fighters, they ain’t afraid to put it all on the line for a chance at some glory and a little bit of cash. And some of them, they do alright for themselves. Not everyone becomes a millionaire, but some of them are making more than I ever did, that’s for sure.
It’s a Tough Business
At the end of the day, it’s a tough business. You’re risking your health, your body, everything. And for what? Sometimes, not much. But for some of these fellas, it’s a chance to escape, a chance to make somethin’ of themselves. And who am I to judge? They’re tough, they’re brave, and they’re out there earnin’ a livin’ the best way they know how. Just hope they don’t get hurt too bad, you know?
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