The fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson was the event of the weekend. Obviously, the meeting generated a lot of money and the two boxers received a nice check in the process. But what are the figures behind this duel which has been expected for weeks?
It was on Netflix that the fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson took place, causing subscribers to crash for several minutes due to the crowd. After eight rounds, it was the 27-year-old influencer who was declared the winner against the legendary 58-year-old boxer, unanimously. But both are winners financially.
According to promoter Most Valuable Promotions, the event at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas generated $17.8 million in revenue just from ticketinga historic record for a boxing match outside Nevada. All 375 VIP ringside seats have been taken: 2 million dollars each. Ticket prices reflect the scale of the event since on resale sites, they ranged from $58 to $1,500 depending on the seat.
How much did Jake Paul and Mike Tyson make?
Both boxers hit each an eight-figure amount according to Nakisa Bidarian. At a press conference, Jake Paul said: “I'm here to win 40 million dollars and knock out a legend ». As for Mike Tyson, we're talking about half, 20 million dollars.
Jake Paul proposed a $5 million bonus to Mike Tyson if he lasts four roundswhich was the case since the fight lasted eight. It remains to be seen whether the influencer will keep his word. As a reminder, Logan Paul's brother received $45 million in 2022 according to Forbes. He is one of the highest paid athletes.
If the fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson was a success, the reception from Netflix subscribers was rather cold. Many spoke of a soporific event, in particular because of the age of Mike Tyson. It seems obvious that Jake Paul held back his punches against a boxing legend whose physique is no longer that of his youth. Which takes nothing away from his prowess. Not everyone is capable of getting into a ring to fight someone half their age. Not to mention Mike Tyson hadn't fought in 19 years.
