“Throwing Money Around Like Drunk Stockbrokers”: Supposed $18 Million Gap in Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury Fight Purse Leaves Boxing World Baffled

Another twenty-four hours to go for the biggest crossover fight of our times. Jake Paul and Tommy Fury are sitting at the most critical juncture of their careers. Paul, despite having a spotless record of six wins with knockouts, has had to defend himself from accusations of cherry-picking his fights. This is because not even a single of his bouts has been against a dyed-in-the-wool boxer. Finally, against Tommy Fury, he can redeem his name and silence all the critics and naysayers.

On the opposite corner, Tommy Fury comes from a well-entrenched and highly regarded boxing family that includes the reigning WBC world Heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury. But the twenty-three-year-old orthodox boxer is facing his share of critics. They lament the once reality-show runners-up who boast eight wins without any losses. Moreover, he has been accused of fighting not-so-good fighters, some of whom, per records, have not won a single fight in their lives. Hence given the beef with Paul, whose boxing skills even seasoned champions appreciated, Fury might as well use the opportunity to silence long-time critics.

Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury; Disclosed fight purse

In between the developments, talks of money are bound to creep in. More often than not, on social media platforms, much to the amusement of fans and followers.

Take, for instance, @BoxingKingdom14‘s post. A message that came yesterday evening read, “Purses: Tommy Fury $7M US Jake Paul $25M US.”

There’s no official confirmation of whether the amounts mentioned by @BoxingKingdom14 are actual. However, it was enough for the followers and readers to convey what they considered their best.

Fans react to the fight purse rumors

@donadilll could barely believe the amount Tommy Fury would receive. According to him, he was guaranteed $2.5 million only!

Responding to @glovesoffboxing, who commented that it is probably Jake Paul who runs the show in boxing nowadays, @LastCallwChrisC thanked Saudis. The latter loved the way Saudi Arabia spent money lavishly. He says it resembles a group of inebriated stock brokers in a nightclub. 

@dgw2450 is sure that the fight will end with Jake Paul’s victory. Hence he should be getting Tommy Fury’s share of $7 million as well, totaling his paycheck to $32 million!

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@JoninhoMorgano deliberated that Tommy Fury receives over $5.5 million for an eight-round match. Therefore, unless he has plans to win a rematch with Paul, he should consider himself fortunate for netting such a considerable amount and retire for good. 

@IanWebber78 seems to be under the belief that the winner of the fight will take home $32 million. According to him, there are many fights following such norms.

@Raider7597 finds it unbelievable that Jake Paul is getting $25 million. According to him, ‘The Problem Child’ has duped many people into watching a bunch of drivel. Anyhow he seems to have done wonders with it.

Probably taking potshots at Fury, @SGB798 wondered how Tommy Fury would find his way back home after handing over his purse money of $7 million to Jake Paul.

Boxing fans around the world are watching out for the much-hyped match. But whatever the outcome, one thing’s for sure. Jake Paul and Tommy Fury have set the benchmark, a template that will be followed by most, if not all, crossover fights for years to come.

What is your take on the reactions? Do share your opinions and views with us in the comments below.

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