You can debate whether Jake Paul is a “real” boxer, but what is not debatable is that the 27-year-old is now the biggest draw in boxing. Paul’s unanimous decision victory over Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, ended up being a massive success with a record-breaking gate.
The main event that pitted the YouTuber-turned-boxer against an iconic heavyweight champion — paired with a historic co-main event in which Katie Taylor narrowly defeat Amanda Serrano via controversial split decision — was the biggest gate for any boxing or MMA event outside of Las Vegas in U.S. history, according to a statement from Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions.
Over 72,300 fans attended Paul vs. Tyson and brought in $18,117,072 in total revenue. The event, promoted by MVP Promotions and streamed live on Netflix, clocks in as the ninth-highest combat sports gate ever in U.S. history and set a record as the highest-grossing gate at AT&T Stadium for a combat sports event.
