Paul vs Tyson: How much prize money did each fighter make and what is the purse split?
Paul, 27, and Tyson, 58, clashed in a highly controversial and divisive fight at the AT&T Stadium
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Your support makes all the difference.Mike Tyson and Jake Paul met in the boxing ring Stateside, with around 70,000 fans in attendance in Texas.
Paul, 27, and Tyson, 58, clashed in a highly controversial and divisive fight at the AT&T Stadium – home to NFL’s Dallas Cowboys – with the action streamed live on Netflix.
Tyson had not fought professionally in 19 years and had to postpone the original July date, after the heavyweight icon suffered an ulcer flare-up on a flight.
Four months on he and Paul finally met, the latter who made his name as a YouTuber but had compiled a 10-1 record as a pro boxer, knocking out numerous MMA stars along the way. That now stands at 11-1 after his victory on points over Tyson, who himself may yet not retire after suggesting a potential next opponent.
While many boxing fans dismissed this match-up, it may yet draw many eyes to the sport - and regardless was a major payday for Paul and Tyson. Here’s all you need to know.
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How much did the fighters earn?
While the fight purses have not been officially disclosed, Paul claimed at a press conference in August: “I’m here to make $40m and knock out a legend.”
A $40m sum equates to roughly £31.1m, while Tyson earned approximately $20m (£15.4m), according to friend and former UFC champion Henry Cejudo.
What happened in the fight?
While neither was knocked down or out, Tyson started by landing a few punches but faded as the event wore on. Paul ran out a comfortable winner on the judges’ scores, a points victory the end result for the YouTuber 80-72, 79-73, 79-73.
What were the rules?
The fight played out across eight two-minute rounds, and knockouts were allowed. Contrary to rumours, the boxers did not wear head guards, although their gloves weighed 14oz – larger than the standard 10oz versions.
What else happened on the night?
The main headline from the undercard saw Katie Taylor again beat Amanda Serrano in a gruelling battle, while away from the fighting, Paul’s extravagant fight-night outfit made headlines as it was worth $1m, being made of 380 carats of diamonds.
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