How much is Jake Paul getting paid to fight Mike Tyson? Prize money in full
by John Jones · Wales OnlineThe most highly-anticipated fight of the year is almost here, with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul taking one of the greatest ever fighters in boxing history, Mike Tyson.
The heavyweight bout will see the 27-year-old influencer go head-to-head with the boxing great, who is 31 years his senior, over eight rounds in Arlington, Texas, with the fight preceded by a stacked undercard. It had been due to go ahead in July, but was postponed after Tyson fell ill on a flight due to an ulcer flare-up.
Tyson, of course, is widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time, winning 50 of his 58 professional fights, with 44 of those by knockout. Known for his ferocious boxing style, he earned the nicknames of 'Iron Mike' and 'the Baddest Man on the Planet' as he dominated the division for years.
Paul, meanwhile, made his professional boxing debut in 2020, when he defeated YouTuber AnEsonGib. He has since gone on to face and beat former basketball player Nate Robinson, former MMA fighters including Tyron Woodley and Nate Diaz and professional boxers Andre August and Ryan Bourland.
However, he was beaten for the first time as a professional last year, as former Love Island star Tommy Fury defeated him by split decision in a huge fight in Saudi Arabia.
The former Disney Channel star now faces the biggest challenge of his career as he takes on a legend of the sport, but he will certainly be compensated well whatever happens. Here's everything you need to know about the money he will be taking home.
How much is Jake Paul getting paid for the fight?
The YouTuber-turned-boxer has boasted that he is set to make an incredible $40 million (£31 million) from fighting Tyson.
Earlier this year, Paul said: "I didn't bring [Tyson] to do s***; I'm here to make $40million and knock out a legend. I don't give a f*** about anything else, he's the one who wanted it to be a pro fight and he's going to get his a** knocked out for real.
"You're going to see on his record; Jake Paul KOs Mike Tyson; I'm not here to do s**t except make a bag… Every time fighters sit across from me and it's 'YouTuber this and Disney kid that' and they end up on the canvas… this is going to be no different.'
Paul has also disclosed that his contract includes "bonuses" that could inflate both his and Tyson's take-home pay.
"There are definitely certain guaranteed figures and other certain built-in bonuses and stuff on top of sales key performance indicators that trigger certain things," he explained. "This is definitely my biggest payday, of all the fights for sure. It is definitely a healthy payday."
Unlike Paul, Tyson doesn't expect to take home such an eye-watering sum from the bout.
"This fight is not going to change my life financially," he told SPORTBible. "If I did it for free, it's not going to change my life. My wife is constantly telling me, you do not need to do this fight. This is what I want to do, this is me. I'm seeking my glory."
That said, the boxing great is still reportedly set to earn around $20 million (£15.5m) from the fight.
However, others claim the purse will be split 50:50 between the two men with the exact details of their respective contracts not disclosed.
What is Jake Paul's net worth?
Paul is estimated to have a net worth of around $80 million (£62 million).
Much of this staggering amount has come through his years as a popular YouTuber and influencer, while he has also launched his own media company, venture capital fund and men's skin care brand alongside other ventures.
However, he has bolstered his net worth in the boxing ring in recent years, taking home more than £6 million for fighting former Love Island star Tommy Fury last year.
By comparison, Tyson is thought to have earned over $300 million (£234 million) during his boxing career, with Forbes claiming his earnings could have even been well over half a billion pounds. But after blowing all of that fortune and filing for bankruptcy back in 2003, he has slowly built his net worth up to around £10 million.
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Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul
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Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul start time and how to watch
The highly-anticipated bout between Tyson and Paul is expected to start at around 4am UK time on Saturday, November 16 (or 10pm Friday in Arlington, Texas where the fight is being held).
The main card, consisting of four fights, will begin at 7pm local time, or 1am in the UK. The main event could therefore start earlier or later than scheduled, depending on the duration of the preceding three main card fights.
The fight - which will consist of eight two-minute rounds - will be streamed live on Netflix, marking the streaming giant's first foray into live combat sports.
If you have a Netflix subscription, then you can watch Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson at no extra cost. Monthly subscription plans start from £4.99, which includes adverts, and rise to £17.99 for the Ultra HD service.