The fight between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua is not losing any of its appeal, in fact it is increasing as we get closer to the decisive day to find out who will emerge victorious from one of the most anticipated fights of the year 2025.
Jake Paul, accompanied by all his followers and his media power, will face the historic career of Anthony Joshua, who has created a commercial phenomenon rarely seen, and, with it, both fighters will take home a big paycheck.
The millionaire purse at stake in the fight between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua
According to several sports outlets, the purse at stake in the fight between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua would be approximately $174 million. The millions would be split evenly between the two boxers, meaning that regardless of who wins the fight, Paul and Joshua would take home around $87 million.
Other sources give a more conservative estimate, claiming that the total purse for the fight between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua would be close to $80 million
Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul: Weight and stats
Anthony Joshua is officially 1.98 meters tall, which allows him to dominate many of his opponents from a distance, in addition to having a reach of 2.08 meters, a key advantage in his boxing style, all this accompanied by 115 kilograms (252 pounds) that he usually weighs for his fights, which makes him a very serious fighter.
Anthony Joshua’s record is 32 fights with 28 wins, 25 of them by knockout, and four losses, with no draws.
Jake Paul, the 28-year-old influencer and boxer, is 1.85 meters tall and is placed in the heavyweight category, which generally ranges between 90 and 95 kilograms. He has a record of 12 wins (including seven KOs) and just one loss. Paul is looking to continue boxing, so his next fight is a very important one for him.
How much is Anthony Joshua getting paid for the boxing match against Jake Paul?
Anthony Joshua would be earning between $50 million and $87 million to fight influencer Jake Paul. According to promoter Eddie Hearn, the purse would be almost the highest of his entire career.
When is Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua fight?
The fight between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua will take place at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, on Friday, December 19, and will be broadcast exclusively on Netflix.
Main Card Schedule
- New York: 20:00
- Texas: 7:00 pm
- Denver: 6:00 PM
- Los Angeles: 5:00 pm
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