Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones had 1.6 million PPV buys

**CanuckG** · 12-08-20, 12:18 PM

It also cost less than most UFC PPV's

**pologq** · 12-08-20, 12:29 PM

wow i did not expect to hear that number of buys

**SamsNCharge99** · 12-08-20, 01:25 PM

50% were for the jake paul fight

**Mac4Lyfe** · 12-08-20, 02:13 PM

Dupe

**Mac4Lyfe** · 12-08-20, 02:17 PM

Mike Tyson drew insane pay-per-view numbers for Roy Jones Jr. fight

Peter Botte December 8, 2020 | 10:11am | Updated

MIKE TYSON The former heavyweight champion’s exhibition draw against Roy Jones Jr. on Nov. 28 generated over $80 million via more than 1.6 million pay-per-view purchases, according to projections released by Tyson’s Legends Only League and the social-networking service Triller, the fight’s distributor.

Triller owner Ryan Kavanaugh told BoxingScene.com that the Tyson-Jones Jr. bout is expected to rank among the top 10 most purchased PPV events of all-time.The 54-year-old Tyson earned a reported $10 million for his first sanctioned match since an exhibition against Corey Sanders in 2006.

The 51-year-old Jones, a former world champion in four weight classes, reportedly earned $3 million for his eight-round appearance in the ring with Tyson at Staples Center in Los Angeles.

**Mac4Lyfe** · 12-08-20, 02:27 PM

Wow, the fight made $80 million but Tyson/Jones only got $13 million. The promoters got paid.

**CanuckG** · 12-08-20, 03:10 PM

Originally posted by Mac4Lyfe

Wow, the fight made $80 million but Tyson/Jones only got $13 million. The promoters got paid.

Jake Paul also got 10 million

**jjgold** · 12-08-20, 03:33 PM

no Tyson is still king not boxing

**Kermit** · 12-08-20, 05:25 PM

If Tyson did a rematch with Jones, it wouldn't get 1/2 the buys the first one did. People bought it out of curiosity and got to see what a circus that it was.

**MinnesotaFats** · 12-08-20, 06:20 PM

In an era of nostalgia Mike Tyson might be the most bankable name in sports.

They didn't overprice and Mike didn't lose

It was a winner all around

**grease lightnin** · 12-08-20, 06:39 PM

Originally posted by MinnesotaFats

In an era of nostalgia Mike Tyson might be the most bankable name in sports.

They didn't overprice and Mike didn't lose

It was a winner all around

sometimes you’re sharp

**MinnesotaFats** · 12-08-20, 06:44 PM

Originally posted by Mac4Lyfe

Wow, the fight made $80 million but Tyson/Jones only got $13 million. The promoters got paid.

I believe Tyson owns the promotion company as well, Legends Only or something like that.

**hostile takeover** · 12-08-20, 07:10 PM

Suckers pay for this.

ipTV is where its at

**GOIRISH** · 12-08-20, 07:56 PM

This was people wanting to see Tyson, and kids eating up whatever social media influencers say and watching Paul.

Imagine a PPV pick up game with Jordan vs Lebron, that would stop the world.

**mjsuax13** · 12-08-20, 08:07 PM

Originally posted by CanuckG

Jake Paul also got 10 million

This...

**cincinnatikid513** · 12-08-20, 08:12 PM

Originally posted by Mac4Lyfe

Wow, the fight made $80 million but Tyson/Jones only got $13 million. The promoters got paid.

tyson should be used to it after don king

**Mac4Lyfe** · 12-09-20, 12:01 AM

Originally posted by CanuckG

Jake Paul also got 10 million

Damn, that’s crazy. I’m in the wrong business.

**Sanity Check** · 12-09-20, 12:15 AM

Originally posted by Mac4Lyfe

Wow, the fight made $80 million but Tyson/Jones only got $13 million. The promoters got paid.

I think Tyson, RJJ and Jake Paul got a cut of PPV buys.

Them being the only draws.

**mjsuax13** · 12-09-20, 12:20 AM

Originally posted by Sanity Check

I think Tyson, RJJ and Jake Paul got a cut of PPV buys.

Them being the only draws.

Crazy. I think they did too. I think they all took the guarantee and not any of the back end %.

**jjgold** · 12-09-20, 06:53 AM

Paul and Tyson just big draws wait until Mayweather will crack this number

**PaperTrail07** · 12-09-20, 10:17 AM

That was not boxing-that was a circus act LOL......like I said ....a Royal Rumble with Youtubers and Rappers would do huge nubers, but it does not mean its king---it proves its dead that a gimmick BS show it the highlight of the sport....

Originally posted by Mac4Lyfe

Highest PPV numbers of 2020. Higher than any UFC event. Boxing is still king.

I’m pretty shocked that many people bought the fight. Just shows that people just want to be entertained and are begging for something to do/watch.

**PaperTrail07** · 12-09-20, 10:19 AM

I'm sure those rappers/performers got straight PAID as well.....for the time they put in

**EmpireMaker** · 12-09-20, 11:54 AM

Originally posted by CanuckG

Jake Paul also got 10 million

He got $600

**EmpireMaker** · 12-09-20, 11:56 AM

Jake Paul's sensational KO win over Nate Robinson only earned him $600
Paul focuses more on gaining ring experience than earning a big payday
Floyd Mayweather applauds Robinson for his effort

Internet sensation Jake Paul and former NBA star Nate Robinson put on a good show that was capped with a vicious knockout in the second round by the YouTuber at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.
However, it turns out that the clash hardly gave either competitor a big payday. Both Paul and Robinson were guaranteed only a measly $600 for the clash.
Their final take-home pay could increase depending on the success of the pay-per-view sales.

**PaperTrail07** · 12-09-20, 11:59 AM

He wrote an amazing contract----knew it would sell w Tyson on the card.....he ended up with 10M minimum.....

Originally posted by EmpireMaker

He got $600

**The Kraken** · 12-09-20, 12:00 PM

Originally posted by Mac4Lyfe

Highest PPV numbers of 2020. Higher than any UFC event. Boxing is still king.

I’m pretty shocked that many people bought the fight. Just shows that people just want to be entertained and are begging for something to do/watch.

Tyson/RJJ was the first boxing ppv to break 1million since Canelo/GGG in 2018

And it took two washed up boxers from 3 decades ago to do it

Boxing is dead

**povis** · 12-09-20, 12:00 PM

Logan Paul guys printing money good for them

**Sanity Check** · 12-10-20, 01:27 AM

Originally posted by EmpireMaker

He got $600

Jake Paul and NBA guy got $600,000.

Plus whatever PPV cut. If they got one.

**jtoler** · 12-10-20, 02:49 AM

Originally posted by EmpireMaker

He got $600

talk about a gap how does one get 10 mil out of 600

**cankid** · 12-10-20, 03:02 AM

Wow didnt expect this PPV numbers

**VeggieDog** · 12-10-20, 04:22 AM

I won't do PPV for an exhibition. However, if some beast comes along that resembles what Iron Mike used to be, I'm in.