Mike Tyson Salary: How Much Money Did He Make per Fight?

In his prime, Mike Tyson was possibly one of the most feared men in combat sports. From growing up amongst petty thieves in Brownsville to training with Cus D’Amato to facing some of the toughest fighters to imprisonment to even undergoing financial ruins, Mike Tyson has seen it all.

Whether it is for his brutal finishes inside the boxing ring or it is for his eccentric and controversial lifestyle outside the ring, Mike Tyson has been the talk of the town throughout his whole career and on November 28, 2020, Mike Tyson made his comeback to the sport against fellow legend Roy Jones Jr.

Under the umbrella of American promoter Don King, he became the biggest name in boxing through the 1990s. Within that decade, Mike Tyson’s net worth soared to $300-$400 million.

Most of his earnings stemmed inside the ring; however, the youngest heavyweight champion t also bagged several promotion deals and brand endorsement offers outside the realm of boxing.

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‘Iron’ Mike Tyson even ended up filing for bankruptcy in 2003 because of his poor lifestyle choices. The youngest heavyweight champ later managed to lift himself back up by engaging in various business ventures, deals, and taking two more fights before retiring from the sport in 2005.

How much did Mike Tyson earn from his fights?

At a point in time, Tyson was one of the richest boxers on the planet. However, “Iron Mike” lost all of his wealth through bad lifestyle choices in 2003. According to wealthypersons.com, Mike Tyson’s net worth is $15 million.

This is a result of his lucrative fight against Roy Jones Jr. Though he donated his entire purse from the fight to charity, his worth skyrocketed with all the pre-fight promotions.

Here’s a deeper look into some of Mike Tyson’s biggest fight purses and career earnings –

Even after being deceived of millions of dollars from his personal fortune, Tyson earned around $375 Million through fight purses.

He earned around $3.5 million for his guest appearance on WWE Wrestlemania XIV. In his comeback fight against Roy Jones Jr, it is believed that Tyson earned a whopping $10 million purse. 

Apart from boxing, Mike Tyson is still on top of several brand endorsement deals. Now, he also has a significant viewership and following on social media.

His Hotboxin’ podcast has become a fan-favorite because of the humor element, and the variety of guests that Tyson brings onboard.

Even after retiring from the sport, ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ continues to entertain and inspire many with his work and his commitment to the sport.

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