Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson Rakes in $17.8 Million

On Friday, November 15, Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul brought in an incredible $17.8 million. The fight completely broke the Texas record set by Canelo Alvarez of Mexico when he faced Billy Joe Saunders of the United Kingdom in 2021. More than 70,000 people flocked to AT&T Stadium to see the fight at the home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, and Most Valuable Promotions reports that ticket sales alone brought in $17.8 million. Although the gate exceeded that of Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor in 2017, it is still less than the $72 million record set by Money Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao in 2015. In a statement, MVP stated: “Paul vs. Tyson gate has surpassed $17.8 million,” . “Nearly double the previous Texas gate record for combat sports in both boxing and MMA, obliterating Canelo‘s record of $9 million.” “Paul vs. Tyson’s gate is also higher than any non-Las Vegas UFC gate in history, other than McGregor vs Alvarez in NYC per public records” Jake Paul rejoices in the victory Despite being about 30 years younger than Tyson, who is 58, Paul’s youth proved to be the decisive factor in his victory by unanimous decision. The Problem Child won 80-72,...