close
close

first Drop

Com TW NOw News 2024

What every boxer gets paid
news

What every boxer gets paid

There’s no doubt about it. Friday night’s fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul means big money for everyone involved.

How big? For starters, AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, has a capacity of 80,000 people who will be there in person to watch the fight live. There are also several VIP packages – complete with ringside seating – ranging from $5,000 to $25,000. And then there’s the unique MVP Owner’s Experience, which is valued at a whopping $2 million.

And that doesn’t even include the revenue from the fight being broadcast live on Netflix.

Of course, the participants in the main event also take home a fair share.

How much do Mike Tyson and Jake Paul get paid?

Neither Mike Tyson nor fight promoters have publicly revealed what Tyson’s payday will be for the fight, but boxing industry experts estimate that Tyson could earn somewhere in the range of $20 million.

At an August 18 press conference promoting the fight, Jake Paul gave an idea of ​​what his payout could be. “I’m here to make $40 million and take out a legend,” he said.

How to stream the Paul-Tyson fight on Netflix

Fans who want to watch the fight from the comfort of their home can stream the event on Netflix, which will host the first boxing match on the platform. A monthly subscription to Netflix starts at $6.99.

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: Date, Time & Streaming

  • Date: Friday November 15
  • Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • TV: Not available on television
  • Streaming: Netflix

Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight card

*Full map available to watch on Netflix.

  • Heavyweight: Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul
  • Super lightweight: Katie Taylor (c) vs. Amanda Serrano for the undisputed women’s super lightweight title
  • Welterweight: Mario Barrios (c) vs. Abel Ramos for WBC welterweight title
  • Super middleweight: Neeraj Goyat vs. Whindersson Nunes
  • Super middleweight: Shadasia Green vs. Melinda Watpool for the WBO women’s super middleweight title
  • Super lightweight: Lucas Bahdi vs. Armando Casamonica
  • Light as a feather: Bruce Carrington vs. Dana Coolwell

Mike Tyson’s career record

Tyson has a career record of 50-6 with 44 knockouts. Tyson started his career with 37 wins before his first defeat. He had 33 knockouts in that span.

Jake Paul’s career record

Jake Paul has a record of 10-1 with seven knockouts in his career. His only loss came via split decision against Tommy Fury in February 2023.