Is Mike Tyson wealthier than Jake Paul, and what is his net worth?
In July, Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will square off in the ring, but who is wealthier?
The highly anticipated boxing bout between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul is scheduled to take place this summer. The date of the match has already been confirmed as July 20.
Paul, who made the switch from YouTuber to professional boxer, defeated Ryan Bourl in the first round of their fight on March 2 in Puerto Rico, bringing his record to 9-1.
The solitary defeat for Paul came in a fight against Tommy Fury, the brother of Tyson Fury, which he lost on points.
Although Tyson is clearly the clear favorite to win the battle, the two like showing off their financial prowess—Tyson is known for owning a tiger, and Paul is frequently adorned in pricey jewelry—but who is more valuable?
As of March 2024, Paul’s projected net worth, as reported by the wealth website Forbes, is $40 million, or £31.2 million.
Paul’s wealth was largely amassed on social media sites like YouTube long before he decided to enter the boxing ring. Since entering the boxing scene, he has nevertheless received multiple seven-figure paydays; rumors have it that, following his fight with Tommy Fury in Saudi Arabia last year, he received more than eight figures.
The influencer, who was born in Ohio, also makes money via endorsements of sponsorships like DraftKing.
Paul achieved a distinguished position on Forbes’ list of the world’s highest-paid athletes in 2022, and he ranked third on Forbes’ list of top creators in 2023.
Paul’s opponent, Tyson, is actually wealthier as of 2024; his estimated net worth is only $10 million, even though he is said to have made $685 million during his boxing career.
This is because Tyson famously lost everything and declared bankruptcy in 2003, mostly as a result of his opulent lifestyle, which included collecting cars valued at £3.5 million.
