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how much did joshua make against paul

Anthony Joshua is widely reported to have earned in the region of $90–140 million for the Jake Paul fight, with the most consistent mainstream estimates putting his purse at about $92–93 million before tax and a significantly lower amount after tax.

Headline Numbers

  • Multiple sports outlets and boxing insiders reported that Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul were each set to receive around $92–93 million from the fight purse.
  • A high-end claim circulating on social media suggested Joshua’s total package (including wider commercial elements) was closer to $140 million , though this figure is less firmly corroborated than the ~$92m purse line.
  • Some UK reports translated the purse into sterling, saying each man earned about £68–70 million , based on an estimated £137m combined pot.

After-Tax Take-Home (Rough)

  • Because Joshua is UK-based and the fight was in the US, several reports highlighted that a large chunk of his earnings would go in combined US/UK taxes.
  • One widely shared breakdown suggested he might “take home” around $70–75 million after tax, off a headline figure in the $90m+ range.

Why The Figures Vary

  • Reported numbers mix different things:
    • The fight purse (guaranteed and pay-per-view share).
* Broader **commercial value** , including sponsorships and other side deals around the spectacle.
  • Some early tabloid estimates of $92m each were later questioned by boxing media, with at least one insider suggesting something more like “tens of millions… in the $40–50m range” for each fighter, which still fits inside the massive overall purse narrative.

Simple Quick Scoop Answer

  • Best supported ballpark:
    • Joshua’s purse vs Paul: about $90–95 million before tax.
* **Likely net after tax (speculative, not an official figure):** something in the **$70m-ish** region, depending on the real contract and tax treatment.

Note: All figures are estimates based on media and insider reporting; neither Joshua nor his team have released an official, fully itemized number.

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