How much is Anthony Joshua getting paid for Jake Paul fight?

Published: Dec 17, 2025, 21:22

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YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul is set for the biggest fight of his career when he faces two-time unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, but the real headline may be the money involved.

Paul steps back into the ring on Friday night against Joshua in a blockbuster bout that has already sparked huge interest. With Netflix handling the broadcast and Miami hosting the event, expectations are sky-high for a massive payday on both sides.

Paul was last seen defeating Julio Cesar Chavez Jr by unanimous decision over 10 rounds, improving his record to 12-1. His only loss remains the split-decision defeat to Tommy Fury in 2023. The Joshua fight, however, represents a major step up in competition.

Early reports claimed the pair would split a $184 million purse evenly. Paul later suggested on social media that the fight could be worth as much as $267 million, though no evidence has been provided to support that figure.

Stop asking me. $267 Million.
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) November 17, 2025

So, how much is Anthony Joshua getting paid?

Anthony Joshua set for massive payday in Jake Paul fight

According to multiple reports, Joshua is expected to earn up to £70 million, which converts to roughly $94 million USD. That would place the bout among the biggest paydays of his career, despite it coming against a crossover opponent rather than a traditional heavyweight rival.

Joshua has spent much of 2025 sidelined with injury, but this fight is being used as high-profile ring time ahead of a busy 2026. If he comes through unscathed, plans are already in place for a February return, followed by a potential summer showdown with Tyson Fury.

That long-awaited all-British clash is expected to be even bigger financially. Promoter Eddie Hearn recently suggested Joshua could approach a $100 million payday for a Fury fight, calling it “not a million miles away” from reality while admitting the Paul bout is already one of AJ’s biggest earners.