This is the money they earn for their struggle
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will star in one of the most anticipated fights of the year. The fight will take place at AT&T Stadium and will be streamed on Netflix. At 58, Tyson returns to the ring after fighting just one exhibition fight in the past 18 years. While he insists the fight is a personal challenge, there is no doubt that the multimillion-dollar payday he will receive will be a motivating factor. But what are we talking about?
Neither the organizers nor Netflix have revealed the exact figures that the boxers will receive, although there are rough estimates of the amounts. At a conference in August, Jake Paul hinted that he planned to earn $40 million for the fight and “knock out a legend.” According to Givemesports, the total prize fund for the event exceeds 60 million dollars 40 million will go to Paul, and 20 million to Tyson.
How much wealth have Jake Paul and Mike Tyson accumulated?
Jake Paul, an influencer and boxer, has a net worth of $80 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. He had 30 million before his fight with Tommy Fury in February 2023, a figure that has risen despite his first professional loss.
Mike Tyson, for his part, currently has a net worth of $10 million. During his career, he accumulated 430 million, but poor financial decisions led him to bankruptcy in 2003 with debts of 23 million. His current fortune is largely due to his foray into marijuana business, which has revived its earnings in recent years.
Tyson’s career was marked by record earnings. In 1986, he became the youngest heavyweight champion, taking home $1.5 million for his victory over Trevor Berbick. In 1988, he defeated Michael Spinks in just 91 seconds, earning $20 million in his first pay-per-view fight. Later, after his release from prison, he earned 25 million by defeating Peter McNealy, and 30 million for each fight against Evander Holyfield.