(This story first was published at USA TODAY Sports.)
There’s no doubt about it. Friday night’s Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight means big money for everyone involved.
How big? For starters, AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, has a capacity of 80,000 people who will be there in person to watch the fight live. Also, there are a variety of VIP packages – complete with ringside seats – ranging from $5,000 to $25,000. And then there’s the one-of-a-kind MVP Owner’s Experience, which is valued at a whopping $2 million.
And that doesn’t even include the revenue generated from the fight being broadcast live on Netflix.
Of course, the participants in the main event will be taking home their fair share as well.
US boxer Mike Tyson takes part in a weigh-in ahead of his heavyweight boxing fight against US boxer and actor Jake Paul at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Texas, on November 14, 2024. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)
Neither Mike Tyson nor fight promoters have publicly revealed what Tyson’s payday will be for the fight, but boxing industry experts have estimated Tyson could make somewhere in the range of $20 million.
At an Aug. 18 news conference promoting the fight, Jake Paul offered a clue to what his payout might be. “I’m here to make $40 million and knock out a legend,” he said.
Fans who want to watch the fight from the comfort of their homes can stream the event on Netflix, which will be hosting its first boxing match on the platform. A monthly subscription to Netflix starts at $6.99.
Date: Friday, Nov. 15
Time: 8 p.m. ET
TV: Not available on TV
Streaming: Netflix
