Published 12:35 IST, June 7th 2021

Mayweather vs Logan Paul fight purse: How much did Logan Paul make from the fight?

Mayweather vs Logan Paul fight purse: The YouTube star survived eight rounds against the retired boxing legend and will pocket a hefty sum from the bout.

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Logan Paul and Floyd Maywear went toe to toe in one of most unique sporting events as two icons competed in an exhibition boxing match on Sunday. fight was a major payday for both celebrities especially with YouTube superstar surviving against legendary boxer. Here's a look at how much money did Logan Paul earn from Maywear fight, Maywear vs Logan Paul fight purse and Maywear vs Logan Paul highlights. 

Maywear vs Logan Paul purse split: How much money did Logan Paul earn from Maywear fight?

Before fight, YouTube superstar Logan Paul h confirmed that he would be bagging only a fifth of Floyd Maywear is set to earn from ir bout. Speaking to TMZ, Paul revealed fight could generate around $100million. Reports suggest that Paul's upfront fee was set at $250,000 with a furr 105 per cent promised from whatever is me from subsequent pay-per-view TV sales. PPV subscription was set at $49.99, with both fighters expecting fight to make more than $150 million. $20 million earned would match Logan Paul's current worth, which is estimated to be around $19 million as per Celebrity Net Worth. Meanwhile, as per Maywear vs Logan Paul fight purse, Maywear's upfront fee for this match is said to be as much as $10million with a furr 50 per cent pay-per-view shares.

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Maywear vs Logan Paul lights: Fighters will ir pockets with cash in luke warm spectacle 

Fans craved for a knockout at Hard Rock Stium in Miami but it wasn't to be as Logan Paul survived eight rounds in his exhibition bout against Floyd Maywear. latter was in complete control throughout contest, showing his prowess as an undefeated professional boxer.  Youtube sensation meanwhile, who stands 6 inches taller and weighed in 34½ pounds heavier than Maywear, exerted his weight on 44-year-old throughout fight, hugging and leaning his bigger frame against boxer’s body.

fans were booing during final round of bout, having expected an easy knockout win for Maywear, but a draw and a pocket full of cash is what retired boxer and Youtube superstar settled for. Maywear noneless was full of praise for Paul, and said, "He’s better than I thought he was. I was surprised by him tonight. He knew how to use his weight and he tied me up tonight". Paul meanwhile said that it was an honour to grace ring with him and said that while Money's got old, he is tough to hit. 

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12:35 IST, June 7th 2021