Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua are set to earn big sums from their extremely anticipated struggle, which might be streamed dwell on Netflix.
The YouTuber-turned-boxer will tackle the previous two-time heavyweight champion on Friday on the Kaseya Heart in Miami. Paul has a 12-1 skilled document, however Joshua presents a far more durable problem than any opponent he has confronted.
In 2024, Paul fought former undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, 58, and gained by unanimous choice. That struggle, additionally streamed on Netflix, drew 65 million concurrent viewers and have become the most-streamed sporting occasion in historical past. Tyson reportedly earned $20 million, whereas Paul took dwelling $40 million.
For the Joshua struggle, the prize cash is predicted to be even greater. Earlier than the bout was introduced, studies instructed a complete purse of round £140 million ($184 million), break up equally between the fighters. Paul later claimed on social media he’s set to earn $267 million (round £200 million).
Sports activities accountant Oriana Morrison informed The Impartial: “Even when the decrease determine – $184 million – is true, AJ might deliver dwelling $92m (£70m). We haven’t seen a boxing match with a handbag at this degree since Mayweather vs Pacquiao in 2015 or Mayweather vs McGregor in 2017. It’s increased than any Saudi purse thus far.”
Regardless of the big cash on supply, Joshua is extensively anticipated to win. His promoter Eddie Hearn admitted they’ve “no actual defence” for the struggle however stated it was not possible to show down one in all Joshua’s largest paydays. Hearn added the plan is “to knock Jake out asap,” with hopes Joshua will face Tyson Fury subsequent 12 months in an all-British blockbuster.
Paul, nonetheless, has remained defiant. Talking at a public exercise, he stated: “Considered one of us goes to sleep – that’s what this heavyweight struggle is all about. I began my boxing journey right here in Miami. We’re bringing it again and I’m going to shock the world and pull off the most important upset in sports activities historical past.”
This conflict is predicted to interrupt information each in viewership and earnings, making it one of the profitable fights in boxing historical past.
