Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson: Record payouts revealed for boxing's blockbuster bout

NEW DELHI: Jake Paul secured a comprehensive victory against boxing legend Mike Tyson through unanimous decision on Friday at Arlington's AT&T Stadium in Texas. The scorecards displayed a clear dominance with readings of 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73.
The 27-year-old Paul demonstrated superior agility and movement throughout the eight-round contest, particularly troubling the 58-year-old former champion in the third round with a succession of accurate strikes. Despite the previous day's heated weigh-in incident, where Tyson delivered a slap to Paul's face, the promised knockout remained elusive.
Tyson's performance reflected his age, with limited offensive success throughout the bout. The statistics highlighted the disparity, as Tyson connected with merely 18 out of 97 attempted punches, whilst Paul landed 78 from his 278 attempts.
In the closing moments of the final round, Paul displayed sportsmanship by bowing respectfully to his veteran opponent before the concluding bell.
How much is Mike Tyson getting paid?
Mike Tyson, the 58-year-old boxing legend with an estimated net worth of $10 million according to Celebrity Net Worth, is anticipated to receive approximately $20 million for the upcoming match.
This amount mirrors his earnings from the historic Michael Spinks fight in 1988, which was a record purse at that time (equivalent to approximately £53 million in today's value). That memorable contest concluded in just 91 seconds when Tyson defeated the previously unbeaten Spinks.
Despite amassing roughly $400 million in career fight earnings as reported by Forbes, "Iron Mike" experienced financial difficulties, leading to bankruptcy in 2013 at age 37. However, he has successfully rebuilt his financial standing over the past decade.
How much is Jake Paul getting paid?
Jake Paul, aged 27, is expected to receive £40 million for the match, according to DraftKings Network and other sources, which is twice Tyson's projected earnings.
This larger sum likely reflects Paul's dual role as both fighter and co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), the organisation coordinating the event with Netflix.
Paul, who commands a significant social media presence with 27 million Instagram followers, currently has an estimated net worth of $80 million, as reported by Celebrity Net Worth.