Jake Paul made tens of millions of dollars as a YouTube star, and now he’s doing the same as a boxer. He was among the world’s 50 highest-paid athletes in 2022, according to Forbes, and continues to rank among the highest-earning content creators this year through his social media fame, boxing career and new business endeavors.
Most Valuable Promotions is among Paul’s start-up companies, and it is behind the Nov. 15 fight between Paul and legendary boxer Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium that will be streamed exclusively on Netflix. The event, headlined by the Tyson-Paul exhibition bout, is almost here after a delay related to health issues with Tyson.
So how much money could Paul make for this fight against Tyson? The answer isn’t completely straightforward.
Here’s everything there is to know about what Paul and Tyson stand to make when they meet in the ring, as well as information on how to watch and the current event card:
How much is Jake Paul getting paid to fight Mike Tyson?
Neither Tyson nor fight promoters have publicly revealed what Tyson’s payday will be for this fight, and there has been no official announcement about a purse or contract signed by Paul or Tyson.
About the only unofficial clue about the money involved with this event came from Paul at an Aug. 18 news conference promoting the fight.
‘I’m here to make $40 million and knock out a legend,’ Paul said.
Tyson, in explaining why money was not his impetus to fight Paul, said he ‘could be waiting on a check every day from cannabis,’ in reference to the Tyson 2.0 brand he co-founded three years ago. Forbes estimated the company made $150 million in revenues in 2023 off marijuana products.
Boxing industry experts have estimated Tyson could make somewhere in the range of $20 million at various times since the event was announced last March. Jimmy Kimmel, when Tyson was a guest on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ on ABC last month, alluded to the alleged price tag while speaking to the former heavyweight champion.
‘I know you’re making a lot of money … at least $20 million or something like that,’ Kimmel said at one point during the interview. He did not ask Tyson to confirm the figure.
What is Jake Paul’s fight bet with Mike Tyson?
Paul released a video earlier last month offering Tyson $5 million if he can last more than four rounds in their fight. But it comes with a caveat, in addition to the apparent fake belly Paul wore while making the proposal.
If Tyson fails to make it past the fourth round, he must get a tattoo that reads: ‘I love Jake Paul.’ Tyson responded in an interview with USA TODAY Sports.
‘He should offer more,’ Tyson said, before suggesting ‘probably $20 (million).’
“Tell him probably about $20 (million),” Tyson added.
Tyson vs. Paul: Time, date and streaming
Date: Friday, Nov. 15
Time: Ring walk not yet announced (full event begins at 8 p.m. ET)
TV: Not available on TV
Streaming: Netflix
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson odds:
As of Oct. 16, odds from DraftKings give Paul the edge against Tyson.
Moneyline: Paul (-275) | Tyson (+210)
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight card
*Full card yet to be released
Super lightweight title bout: Katie Taylor vs. Amando Serrano
Middleweight: Neeraj Goyat vs. Whindersson Nunes
Welterweight: Mario “El Azteca” Barrios vs. Abel Ramos
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