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Topics: Jake Paul, Mike Tyson, Boxing
Yasmeen Hamadeh
Topics: Jake Paul, Mike Tyson, Boxing
Jake Paul and Mike Tyson's boxing bout will be the first ever boxing event to be streamed live on Netflix and their paychecks sure do reflect it.
Fans have been waiting to see the two fight it out in the ring for some time now, with their initial match being rescheduled after Tyson experienced a sudden medical issue.
The YouTuber-turned-boxer and legendary heavyweight will now be laying it all down tomorrow night at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with viewers at home able to stream the fight on Netflix.
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Considering the massive hype around their fight, it should come as no surprise that Tyson and Paul wil be making a pretty hefty check from the event.
While the exact amount of money Tyson and Paul will be making for their boxing match has not been publicly revealed, estimates have been thrown around.
According to USA Today and The New York Post, Tyson will be making around $20 million from the fight.
Meanwhile, Paul said during a news conference promoting the fight that he's "here to make $40 million and knock out a legend."
While the discrepancy in their potential payments may be initially surprising, Paul's company Most Valuable Promotions teamed up with Netflix to help produce the fight, potentially explaining why he's making double than what Tyson is for his work behind-the-scenes.
As we all gear up for tomorrow night, here's everything else you need to know about Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson.
Viewers can tune in live to watch the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson match on Netflix on Friday November 15. Their bout is scheduled to begin at 8 pm ET, 7 pm CT, 5 pm PT, and 1 am GMT.
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