KSI vs Logan Paul prize money: How much will fight winner take home after rematch?

KSI vs Logan Paul 2 takes place in Los Angeles tonight

KSI and Logan Paul face off ahead of professional boxing debut

KSI and Logan Paul will finally fight tonight as their eagerly-anticipated rematch takes place in Los Angeles – and both men are poised to make a pretty penny.

The two YouTubers are technically fighting for the ‘YouTube Championship Belt’ – a fetching red and gold strap initially handed to KSI by London heavyweight Dereck Chisora.

But there’s also a lot of money at stake, too.

Both men will earn a guaranteed $900k, per the Californian State Athletic Commission.

That’s only slightly less than Devin Haney, the WBC lightweight champion of the world, who fights Alfredo Santiago Alvarez on the undercard.

But it’s more than the British WBO super-middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders will earn for his fight with the undefeated Marcelo Esteban Coceres. Saunders – an unbeaten world champion who has defeated the likes of Chris Eubank Jr, Andy Lee and David Lemieux – will make just $750k.

The first fight between KSI and Paul generated a cool $11m – although that doesn’t mean the two men divided the profits 50/50.

This fight is expected to make even more money, with both KSI and Logan Paul able to boost their profits through various sponsorship deals.

[10 November 2019 04:11 · Adam Hamdani]

Chris Stokel-Walker:

The big YouTubers just keep coming. We have (I think) all The Sidemen on one side of the ring supporting KSI, and almost all FaZe Clan, an informal gruop of American YouTubers who are supporting Logan Paul, on the other side of the ring. Interestingly, everyone is coming down through the crowd, allowing maximum opportunities for people in attendance to see them. Meanwhile, and it feels odd saying this, a world champion is defending his title in the ring.

[10 November 2019 04:15 · Adam Hamdani]

Round eight: Haney 80-72 Santiago

The styles here just aren't gelling very well but Haney is still doing enough.

[10 November 2019 04:18 · Adam Hamdani]

Chris Stokel-Walker:

Santiago was unhappy at something late in this round, gesticulating at the referee. Meanwhile, you can tell we're deep into this bout: every glancing blow sends sweat flying.

[10 November 2019 04:19 · Adam Hamdani]

Round nine: Haney 90-81 Santiago

Sort of just getting through the rounds now.

[10 November 2019 04:24 · Adam Hamdani]

Round 10: Haney 100-90 Santiago

He's done well to keep going through the difficult moments but Haney is comfortably in the lead tonight.

[10 November 2019 04:24 · Adam Hamdani]

Chris Stokel-Walker:

In what is a hilarious visual, Jake and Logan Paul have been shown on the big screen practising sparring in front of the American flag - and were still booed. To be clear, not even the presence of Old Glory can prevent the Pauls from being booed.

[10 November 2019 04:27 · Adam Hamdani]

Round 11: Haney 110-99 Santiago

Santiago has done well to keep Haney from getting any kind of a flow or rhythm here, he's made it an ugly fight. He's just not actually doing any worthwhile boxing.

[10 November 2019 04:27 · Adam Hamdani]

12th and final round incoming...

[10 November 2019 04:30 · Adam Hamdani]

Round 12: Haney 120-108 Santiago

A far from vintage performance for Haney tonight, a weird one. He just didn't do a whole lot other than that knockdown in the fifth.

He seemed to win everything tonight though, so we'll see what the judges say.

[10 November 2019 04:30 · Adam Hamdani]

Chris Stokel-Walker:

Lots of boos here as both fighters try and run down the clock. Totally understandable why they're doing it - particularly in Haney's case - but it's not the best look for a sport trying to attract a new audience.