Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul Purse Payouts (Confirmed)
Anthony Joshua has accepted an offer he simply couldn’t walk away from, a heavyweight showdown against Jake Paul. Joshua has been offered $50 million guaranteed plus number of bonuses based on fights viewership. While Jake Paul is also guaranteed $50 million which will be his career best return.
Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua Purse Payouts Breakdown:
Multiple UK reporters including Ben Rumsby and Gareth A. Davies have confirmed that Anthony Joshua has been offered £36.9 million ($50 million) guaranteed, plus additional upside bonuses tied to global viewership. The fight expected to generate revenue of around $150 million thanks to Netflix deal which will ensure it will be watched by more fans globally then the usual PPV event.
Jake Paul is expected to secure the minimum $50 million guaranteed from this fight. However his actual earnings might increase significantly compared to what he was suppose to earn against Gervonta Davis. Jake Paul's owns Most Valuable Promotion (MVP) which has broader commercial agreement with Netflix ensuring his total payout from this fight alone between $75 million to $100 million.
| Fighter | Purse Payouts |
|---|---|
| Anthony Joshua | $50 million (guaranteed) |
| Jake Paul | $50 million (guaranteed) plus share of MVP's revenue from netflix deal |
| Event Total | Fight is expected to generate around $150 million in total revenue. |
Looking at the financial numbers behind this fight Joshua’s decision becomes obvious considering he is guaranteed $50 million for pretty much easy win for him. The event is set to be marketed as a “professional heavyweight bout,” but in reality, this yet another glamorous exhibition.