In a knockout clash at the Kaseya Centre in Miami, Anthony Joshua emerged victorious over Jake Paul, flooring him in the sixth round! 🥊 However, Joshua is set to part with nearly £32 million of his earnings, thanks to hefty tax bills from both sides of the Atlantic. While he takes home less, the fight itself brought a whopping £137 million prize pot, split between the fighters.
Despite some self-criticism over taking six rounds to seal the deal, Joshua isn’t sweating it. “It’s not even my biggest payday,” he shared in a chat with talkSPORT. His sights were more on the opportunity to showcase his talent on a global stage rather than just the cash.
The figures are staggering! With each second of the fight earning him about £69k, it’s a testament to the incredible draw these matches have become. Yet, after American and British taxes, plus National Insurance contributions, the costs stack up.
In the end, for Joshua, it was about demonstrating his prowess in the ring and not just the paycheck. What a spectacle! Are you excited about what’s next for AJ? Let us know your thoughts! 🥊✨