The incredible amount Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will earn for their fight

When it became known that Mike Tyson and Jake Paul faces met in the boxing ring, many wondered what motivated “Iron Mike” return to competition after almost 20 years since his last professional fight. One of these motivations is contained in economic section, despite the fact that the former heavyweight champion stated that money means little to him facing this fight, being rather personal challenge than anything else.

Nevertheless, The numbers are scary as both fighters will score $80 million meet each other at AT&T Stadium in Texas (USA). That is, 40 million will go one way and 40 for the other. Without a doubt, no matter how Tyson realizes it, this is a stimulus that enhances documentary produced by Netflix and all the promotion for the fight, which will take place from Friday morning, November 15th, to Saturday, November 16th.

I’m here to win 40 million and knock out a legend

Jake Paul on his fight with Mike Tyson

Although many may think that Mike Tyson is already a billionaire The reality is that after retiring he spent a lot of money so a purse of this size is significant even for him. For his part, Jake Paul did not throw any balls. “I’m here to win 40 million and knock out the legend.”

Record figures for both

To understand the scale of the event, it is enough to say amount earned by jake paul in his last fight against Mike Perry: Seven million dollars. This time it will charge almost six times more about what he did that time.

For his part, Mike Tyson has as his latest recommendation million euros he earned in 2020 for his exhibition fight against Roy Jones Jr. The 40 million he will receive from the former YouTuber even exceeds the millionaire he made when he was heavyweight champion. Let me give you an example: in their mythical battle against Evander Holyfield he raised $30 million, 10 less than in this case. Whether for money or not, the purse for this event will be a record for both.