Jake Paul recently revealed the amount he expects to earn from his highly anticipated fight with boxing legend Mike Tyson, but some fans and critics are skeptical that he'll actually receive the full payout.
The announcement of this fight between Jake Paul, the YouTuber turned boxer and brother of Logan Paul, and Mike Tyson, one of the most iconic figures in boxing history, initially raised eyebrows throughout the boxing world.
A Clash Between Generations: Paul vs. Tyson
While Jake has built a great resume with six wins in seven professional fights, many doubt his ability to stand up to "Iron" Mike, who has a staggering 50 wins in 58 career fights. Tyson's legendary status in the sport makes this matchup especially challenging for the younger fighter.
One of the main concerns is the significant age difference between the two. At 58, Tyson is more than twice the age of Jake, who is only 27. This age difference became a critical issue when Tyson suffered a flare-up of an ulcer during a flight from Miami to Los Angeles, forcing him to withdraw from their originally scheduled fight in July.
Jake also pointed out that it was Tyson who insisted on making it a professional fight, which only fueled his determination to win. "He's the one that wanted it to be a pro fight, so he's going to get his ass knocked out on a real record. I'm not here to do anything but make a bag."
The Million Dollar Question: What Will Jake Paul Get Paid?
The fight was rescheduled for mid-November and both fighters are now ramping up the hype. In the midst of the build-up, Jake Paul revealed the lucrative amount he expects to earn from the fight. "I'm here to make $40 million and knock out a legend. I don't give a **** about anything else," Jake said during a pre-fight press conference.
Despite Jake's confidence, some critics remain unconvinced of his chances and pointed out the uncertainty of the financial outcome, noting, "If nobody pays for this nonsense, it won't be that much, will it?"