Boxing – Despite his defeat against Jake Paul, Mike Tyson would still have pocketed the colossal sum of 20 million dollars.
On November 15, Mike Tyson made his comeback to the professional ranks despite being 58 years old. For the occasion, the former world champion met Jake Paul. Their match took place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. It was about the main event of the first boxing event broadcast on Netflix. The fight was almost one-sided. for the 27-year-old YouTuber. He was able to impose his domination over his elder. It is therefore without great surprise that the eldest of the Paul brothers was declared winner against ring legend at the end of the eight two-minute rounds. For many fans, the influencer would have held back from knocking out his opponent. Other fans of the noble art claimed that the fight between the two men was rigged. Despite the criticism, both athletes each received eight-figure compensation.
Mike Tyson: land for 13 million
For this confrontation, Jake Paul would have received a jackpot of 40 million dollars. For his part, Mike Tyson would have received 50% of the YouTuber’s salary. The 4former world champion would have already spent $13 million in a property according to information relayed by the Palm Beach Post. The one-hectare plot of land acquired by the noble art star is located in the exclusive Tierra del Rey Estates neighborhood in Delray Beach. It includes access to a private lake. This choice of location would be linked to the passion for tennis that Mike Tyson’s daughter maintains. The American boxer would have chosen this location in order to be able to attend his matches in Delray by flying there.
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