The chairman waits until the last ripple of reaction fades, and then straightens the documents in front of him. His voice, when he speaks, is neutral again, stripped of any response to the number that just stunned the room.
"The OPBF hereby confirms the result of today's purse bid," he says.
He pauses, allowing the words to settle into the silence.
"The highest bid has been submitted by Nakahara Boxing Gym. Proposed total purse: USD 500.000."
A few pens finally resume scratching, slower now, more deliberate.
"The approved purse split will be 70% to the champion, 30% to the challenger, in accordance with OPBF regulations. The bout is scheduled for August twenty-fourth. Venue: Tokyo, Japan."
The chairman glances once at the document before continuing. "Nakahara Boxing Gym is hereby granted promotional rights for the event, subject to contract execution and full compliance with OPBF requirements."
