Set to face Jake Paul in the summer

Mike Tyson is set to make a return to the boxing ring this summer to face Jake Paul in a highly anticipated bout. This match, streaming live on Netflix, will be Tyson‘s first professional fight since 2005 and is expected to be a major event, likely becoming one of the most-watched fights in boxing history.

Although Tyson‘s earnings for this fight have not been disclosed, they are expected to be substantial given his legendary status.

Tyson’s 10 biggest purses

Throughout his career, Tyson has had numerous significant bouts with impressive earnings. In 2020, Tyson fought Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition match during the COVID-19 pandemic, ending in a draw and earning him $10 million.

In January 1999, Tyson made a comeback after a suspension for biting Evander Holyfield‘s ear and knocked out Francois Botha, earning another $10 million.

Tyson faced Andrew Golota in 2000, dominating and forcing Golota to quit after three rounds, which earned Tyson $10 million despite a failed drug test.

A landmark fight in Tyson‘s career was against Michael Spinks in 1988, where Tyson knocked out the undefeated Spinks in 91 seconds, securing a $22 million payout.

After returning from prison in 1995, Tyson faced Peter McNeely and won within 90 seconds, earning $25 million.

In 1996, Tyson fought Frank Bruno for the second time, knocking him out and earning $30 million. Later that year, Tyson quickly defeated Bruce Seldon in a title unification bout, earning another $30 million.

Tyson’s 1996 fight against Evander Holyfield ended in an 11th-round loss but earned him $30 million. The infamous 1997 rematch with Holyfield, where Tyson bit Holyfield’s ear, resulted in a disqualification but still earned Tyson $30 million. In 2002, Tyson fought Lennox Lewis, a high-grossing event that earned him $103 million despite the loss.