Published 17:45 IST, December 4th 2020
Jake Paul made whopping “eight-figures” from the Nate Robinson fight: Watch
Jake Paul has barely spent a few minutes inside the ring across his two professional bouts, however, he’s already taking home a good purse for his efforts.
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Despite holding a professional boxing record of 2-0, YouTuber Jake Paul is already making more than some elite-level boxers. 23-year-old is very fresh in boxing game, making his professional boxing debut in January 2020. His first bout was against fellow YouTuber AnEsonGib, whom he defeated by kck out in second round. He n went on to KO former NBA player Nate Robinson at Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr card which took Twitter by storm.
Jake Paul has barely spent a few minutes inside ring across both fights, however, he’s already taking home a good purse for his efforts. Earlier, it was reported that both Jake Paul and Nate Robinson made only $600 each for ir fight, but recently Jake Paul revealed how much he actually earned from Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr event. While talking to ESPN, Problem Child made it clear that he earned way more than $600.
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Though he didn’t reveal how much he exactly got, he anunced that he earned in “eight figures” (millions). “My deal was built into backend structure of how well event performed. '' event performed incredibly well,” he explained. Filled with confidence, Jake Paul added that he truly believes he’ll “be biggest prizefighter in world” one day.
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How much did Jake Paul make? Paul on being a world champion
Cruiserweight stated that he aims to fight strong opponents in future, including former UFC double champion Cor McGregor. Despite a 2-0 record, he claims that he’ll become a world champion one day as boxing legend Mike Tyson has agreed to take him under his wing. Previously, Jake Paul had received praise from Mike Tyson for his performance against Nate Robinson.
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At post-fight conference, 54-year-old hailed Paul and or YouTube boxers for bringing new viewers to sport. t just that, ‘ Baddest Man on Planet’ also thinks that officials should give YouTube boxers a belt for saving sport as UFC “was kicking our bu**s”. “Boxing was pretty much a dying sport. UFC was kicking our bu**s, and w we got se YouTube boxers boxing with 25 million views. Boxing’s going back. Thanks to YouTube boxers,” he added.
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Skip to 9:57 to see Paul talk about his earnings
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17:45 IST, December 4th 2020