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The staggering fee Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua could receive for Netflix fight

Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua weigh-in ahead of bout
  • YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul will fight former two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in Miami tonight (19 December).
  • Anthony Joshua, 36, is considered a significant favourite for the bout, despite his last fight being a stoppage loss to Daniel Dubois in September 2024.
  • Jake Paul, 28, enters the professional contest with a 12-1 record, having recently secured decision wins against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr and Mike Tyson.
  • The fight is anticipated to have a colossal prize fund, with reported figures ranging from £140m to £200m, potentially making it one of boxing's highest-earning events.
  • Streaming live on Netflix, the match is viewed as a crucial moment for boxing in the US, attracting new audiences and pushing for modernised promotional approaches.
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