NEW DELHI: Jake Paul secured a comprehensive victory against boxing legend Mike Tyson via unanimous decision at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington in Texas on Friday. The scorecards showed clear dominance with values ​​of 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73.
Paul, 27, demonstrated superior agility and movement throughout the eight-round contest, particularly harassing the 58-year-old former champion with a succession of pinpoint blows in the third round. Despite the previous day’s heated weigh-in incident, which saw Tyson punch Paul’s face, the promised knockout remained elusive.
Tyson’s performance reflected his age, with limited offensive success throughout the fight. The statistics highlighted the difference, as Tyson landed only 18 of 97 punch attempts, while Paul landed 78 of his 278 attempts.
In the closing moments of the final round, Paul showed good sportsmanship by bowing respectfully to his experienced opponent before the final bell.
How much does Mike Tyson get paid?
Mike Tyson, the 58-year-old boxing legend with an estimated net worth of $10 million according to Celebrity Net Worth, is expected to receive around $20 million for the upcoming bout.
This amount reflects his earnings from the historic Michael Spinks fight in 1988, which was a record amount at the time (equivalent to approximately £53 million in today’s value). That memorable match ended in just 91 seconds when Tyson defeated the previously undefeated Spinks.
Despite amassing approximately $400 million in earnings from career fights, as reported by Forbes, “Iron Mike” experienced financial difficulties, leading to bankruptcy in 2013 at the age of 37. However, he has successfully rebuilt his financial position over the past ten years.
How much does Jake Paul get paid?
Jake Paul, 27, is expected to receive £40 million for the bout, which is twice Tyson’s expected earnings, according to DraftKings Network and other sources.
This larger amount likely reflects Paul’s dual role as fighter and co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), the organization coordinating the event with Netflix.
Paul, who has a significant social media presence with 27 million Instagram followers, currently has an estimated net worth of $80 million, as reported by Celebrity Net Worth.