Next Friday’s fight (15) will be Jake Paul’s chance to face one of the biggest legends in world boxing and also earn millions more for his bank account.
The YouTuber started venturing into boxing in 2018, challenged big names in the sport and now has something to look forward to. The highly anticipated duel will be held at the AT&T Arena, in Texas (USA).
How much should Jake Paul get paid?
The exact amounts are not disclosed by the event organizers, but it is estimated that Jake Paul will be able to pocket around 40 million dollars (R$ 230 million), as published by the USA Today.
In addition to participation in the fight, earnings are also linked to the percentage of pay-per-view sales. At a press conference to promote the confrontation, Paul blurted out the value involved in the negotiation.
“I’m here to win 40 million dollars and knock out a legend’, he said in August this year.
Mike Tyson e Jake Paul
Mike Tyson, “Iron Mike”, is considered one of the greatest boxers in history. The 57-year-old former athlete fought professionally from 1986 to 2005 and had his last exhibition event in 2020.
Jake Paul, on the other hand, is 27 years old and started boxing in 2018, when he began to combine exhibition fights with work on social media. Since starting his fighting career, Paul has lost once and won 10.
When will the fight be
The confrontation between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul had been scheduled for July 20th, but, due to an ulcer suffered by Tyson,.
The boxing match between the renowned boxer and the YouTuber at the AT&T Stadium, in Texas (USA).
