Jake Paul (left) turned boxing into a money-making machine - Photo: Reuters
Huge bonus
The fight between Anthony Joshua, the former world heavyweight champion, and Jake Paul, a YouTuber, ended as expected. With his superior skill, Joshua needed only six rounds to knock out his opponent with a powerful right punch. However, at the end of the fight, what captured the attention of the sports world wasn't the professional outcome, but the financial figures.
According to reports, both fighters split the massive prize money of £136 million (approximately $172 million) from their Netflix broadcast deal. With 989 seconds in the ring, each fighter pocketed an average of £69,000 (over 2.2 billion VND) per second of fighting.
From a YouTube phenomenon, Jake Paul has made a spectacular foray into professional boxing. Instead of following the traditional path of accumulating points in junior competitions, Paul chose to face the biggest names to generate unprecedented media attention. Before facing Anthony Joshua, Paul stunned boxing fans by earning $40 million from a fight against legend Mike Tyson in late 2024.
New life for boxing
With the backing of streaming platforms and his self-promotional abilities, Paul transformed each fight into a world- class event. "Jake Paul did so well. He constantly got back up and tried to find ways to overcome the difficulties," even Joshua acknowledged his opponent's efforts after the fight.
In fact, Jake Paul is running a perfect "money-making machine." In less than five years since entering the boxing world, he has amassed an estimated net worth of £150 million. Paul's formula for generating record revenue is simple yet effective: controversy, a massive fan base, and legendary opponents.
The fact that a boxer who has never held a world championship belt earns as much as an icon like Anthony Joshua has sparked much debate. Conservatives might consider it "entertainment farce." But from an economic perspective, no one can deny that Paul has breathed new life into the sport, attracting a younger audience that is increasingly moving away from outdated forms of competition.
Despite being knocked out, Jake Paul left the ring with a smile like a successful businessman. He didn't need championship belts to assert his status; the money earned after the fight was what mattered most. For Paul, boxing was no longer just about blood and tears, but had become a highly profitable entertainment industry.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/voi-youtuber-jake-paul-quyen-anh-la-tien-20251224090516098.htm
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