Between the Masters, Grand National, various big money boxing fights and Paris-Roubaix, it was a fascinating weekend of sport, particularly in individual sport. And as it happens, a tonne of money was won (and lost). As the dust settles on it all, we thought it would be worth looking back on the various purses won by contestants this weekend.
As it turns out, winning (and losing) boxing fights pays a lot better than winning iconic bike races.
Grand National
1st place Gigginstown, owners of Rule The World: £561,000
2nd place Kim Bailey Racing, owners of The Last Samuri: £211,100
The Masters
Congratulations, @Danny_Willett pic.twitter.com/0mL9iMWsp3
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 10, 2016
1st place Danny Willett: $1.8 million
2nd place (tie) Lee Westwood: $880,000
2nd place (tie) Jordan Speith: $880,000
Anthony Joshua vs Charles Martin
Anthony Joshua: £3 million plus base of pay per view sales
Charles Martin: £5 million (reportedly)
Manny Pacquaio vs Timothy Bradley
.@mannypacquiao emerges victorious by unanimous decision in the 12 round. #PacBradley pic.twitter.com/99gTyUsNy7
— HBOboxing (@HBOboxing) April 10, 2016
Manny Pacquaio (winner): $7 million disclosed, up to $25 million
Timothy Bradley (loser): $4 million disclosed, up to $6 million
Paris-Roubaix
Après 15 @Paris_Roubaix, la gloire / After 15 @Paris_Roubaix, the glory! #ParisRoubaix pic.twitter.com/373Q3W6QJR
— Paris-Roubaix (@Paris_Roubaix) April 10, 2016
1st place Matthew Heyman: €30,000
2nd place Tom Boneen: €22,000
3rd place Ian Stannard: €15,000
