The YouTube sensation Jake Paul and former UFC Welterweight Champion Tyron Woodley, who made his pro boxing debut against Paul both have received seven figures for their eight rounds of boxing this past Sunday night. Paul, who earned a split decision win, and Woodley earned $2 million each for their main event matchup in Cleveland as the Ohio State Athletic Commission revealed to MMA Fighting on Tuesday. It turns out Tommy Fury was the one who earned the lowest on the card. Jake Paul Buys ‘Fake Ring’ To Rig Woodley Fight?
Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley headlined the Showtime PPV
The YouTube star has now tallied a 4-0 record in his young boxing career, while the former UFC welterweight champion has lost his last five fights, four of which took place inside the UFC’s octagon.
MMA Fighting reported that in addition, commission officials have also confirmed that both Paul and Woodley were drug tested on Sunday, although the results of the tests haven’t been made public as of yet.
Heavyweights Daniel Dubois, who earned a first-round stoppage win, and Juiseppe Cusumano were the other two fighters on the card to earn at least $100,000 on the card, while Amanda Serrano earned a $75,000 purse for her unanimous decision win over Yamileth Mercado in the co-main event.
Check out the full purses from Sunday night’s event below:
Jake Paul: $2 million
Tyron Woodley: $2 million
Amanda Serrano: $75,000 ($3,000 deduction — sanctioning fee for WBO and IBO)
Yamileth Mercado: $45,000 ($2,250 deduction — sanctioning fee for WBO and IBO)
Daniel Dubois: $100,000
Juiseppe Cusumano: $110,000
Montana Love: $60,000
Ivan Baranchyk: $60,000
Tommy Fury: $15,000
Anthony Taylor: $40,000
Charles Conwell: $80,000
Juan Carlos Rubio: $20,000
