How much did Jake Paul make from AJ fight?

Jake Paul reportedly earned between $92 million and $94 million for his fight against Anthony «AJ» Joshua, which took place on December 19, 2025.

While official figures aren’t always fully disclosed, here is the breakdown of the reported earnings and claims:

The Earnings Breakdown

• Reported Purse: Most industry reports cited a total prize pool of approximately $184 million to $187 million, with an agreed-upon 50/50 split between the two fighters. This would net Paul roughly $92 million.

• Jake Paul’s Claim: Leading up to the fight, Paul claimed on social media that the event was actually worth $267 million. If true and split evenly, his share would have been north of $133 million.

• Conservative Estimates: Some combat sports insiders, including journalist Ariel Helwani, estimated the guaranteed payouts were closer to the $40 million to $50 million range for each fighter, similar to Paul’s payday against Mike Tyson.

Quick Fight Context

• Result: Anthony Joshua won by knockout (KO) in the 6th round.

• Venue: Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.

• Platform: The fight was streamed globally on Netflix at no additional cost to subscribers, which contributed to the massive financial scale of the event.

Despite the loss and a reportedly broken jaw, the fight represents the largest payday of Jake Paul’s career to date, more than doubling the $40 million he earned from his 2024 bout with Mike Tyson.