How Many Millions Did Jake Paul Rake in From Historic Fight with Mike Tyson?

When hyping his highly anticipated fight against heavyweight legend Mike Tyson last month, Jake Paul, the social media influencer-turned-professional boxer claimed he would walk away with a $40 million payday. The Nov. 15 event, which was held at AT&T Stadium in the Dallas suburb of Arlington, broke records by amassing $18.1 million in gate revenue — the highest for a combat sports event outside of Las Vegas. So did Paul make that much? (L-R) Jake Paul, Mike Tyson, photo via Netflix He’s not saying, but here’s what we do know. A Historic Event in Sports Entertainment In October 2023, Tyson responded to Paul’s $5 million challenge, which required the 58-year-old to last beyond the fourth round — or face the condition of getting a tattoo reading, “I love Jake Paul,” Fortune reported. The fight, promoted by Paul’s own Most Valuable Promotions, drew a crowd of more than 72,300 fans to AT&T Stadium, with an average ticket price of $304, according to CBS News. VIP seats went for $2 million each. The highly anticipated bout not only filled the seats but also shattered streaming records. Netflix partnered with the promoters to broadcast the fight, attracting 60 million households globally. This partnership...