Find out how much Mike Tyson and Jake Paul earn for their fight on Netflix!
Tl;dr
- Jake Paul and Mike Tyson prepare for a historic boxing match on Netflix.
- The two boxers are expected to earn $40 million and $20 million respectively.
- Netflix is exploring streaming live sporting events to attract more subscribers.
A historic boxing match on Netflix
The world of boxing is preparing to experience a historic moment: the fight between Jake Paul et Mike Tyson will be the first to stream live on Netflix. These two colorful personalities, whose popularity is no longer in doubt, are preparing to enter the ring to headline this major event.
Mike Tyson, with his impressive record of 50 wins and 6 losses, remains one of the most famous boxers of all time. For his part, Jake Paul, videographer who became a professional boxer in 2020, was able to convince Tyson to come out of retirement to face him in the ring.
Colossal gains for both boxers
If the exact amounts that Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will receive for this fight have not yet been revealed, we already know that they will be substantial. According to USA Today, Tyson is expected to earn around $20 million, double his current fortune. As for Jake Paul, he declared during a press conference: “ I'm here to win $40 million and knock out a legend. »
It should be noted that Paul is the founder of Most Valuable Promotions, the start-up that partnered with Netflix to organize this fight. It is therefore logical that his remuneration is higher.
A winning strategy for Netflix?
By broadcasting this fight for free, Netflix hopes to attract new subscribers. If the event is a success, the platform could consider broadcasting other live sporting events. It is with this in mind that the streaming giant has already signed a 10-year contract for an amount of $5 billion in order to obtain the broadcast rights to WWE's flagship show, Monday Night Raw.
This move from cable to streaming is a strong sign of Netflix's growing interest in live sports and specials. Time will tell if this strategy pays off.
What do we think?
This Netflix initiative marks a turning point in the history of sports broadcasting. By offering live sporting events, the streaming platform could well revolutionize the way we consume sport. But for this strategy to be a success, fights like that of Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will have to meet their audience. If so, we may be witnessing the emergence of a new era for live sports.
