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Bout agreement for Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson claims shockingly low fighter pay
TL;DR
Jake Paul and Mike Tyson were reportedly paid only $2 million each for their 2024 fight, despite the event's massive viewership. The contract's figures have raised questions about transparency in fighter pay.
Key points
- Jake Paul and Mike Tyson fought on November 15, 2024.
- Both fighters were reportedly paid $2 million each.
- The fight was part of a Netflix event.
- The event drew massive viewership but was criticized for its quality.
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ARLINGTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 15: (L-R) Mike Tyson and Jake Paul fight during LIVE On Netflix: Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium on November 15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images for Netflix © 2024) | Getty Images for Netflix © 2024
Don’t believe the numbers you read about fighter pay, even if they’re coming from the contract a fighter has signed to fight.
That’s the lesson we’re learning again today as auction house Goldin has put up for grabs a signed copy of the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson contestant contract from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for their 2024 Netflix fight. That event did massive numbers but was largely a dud in the ring, which in hindsight seems pretty obvious. What else could you expect from a YouTuber turned boxer vs. a 58 year old Tyson?
Resolute “Iron Mike” fans will say at least Tyson got paid, but the contestant contract certainly underplays the amount the former boxing heavyweight champion earned. According to the signed document, both Paul and Tyson were paid just $2 million dollars for the fight.
Don’t worry, they made more.
Initial reports had Jake Paul making around $40 million and Mike Tyson making $20 million, but even these are likely to be under-estimates given the financial success of the event. The gate alone for $18.1 million dollars.
Q&A
What was the fighter pay for Jake Paul and Mike Tyson's 2024 fight?
Both Jake Paul and Mike Tyson were paid $2 million each for their fight in 2024.
Why is there skepticism about the reported fighter pay for the Paul vs. Tyson fight?
The signed contract suggests lower earnings than expected, leading to doubts about the accuracy of fighter pay disclosures.
What were the circumstances surrounding the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight?
The fight took place on November 15, 2024, in Arlington, Texas, and was part of a Netflix event, but it was criticized for being lackluster in the ring.