Meet man who has offered Rs 59271451400 to Mike Tyson to beat Jake Paul in a rematch, his name is…, net worth is…, not Zuckerberg, Musk
The arena at AT&T Stadium, Texas, was jam-packed, and viewers were glued to their televisions to watch their favourite legendary boxer, Mike Tyson, don the gloves once again and step into the ring against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. However, millions of hearts were broken when the 58-year-old boxing icon was defeated by Paul. Sharing the same frustration, a Saudi royal came up with an extravagant idea: a rematch between the two boxers.
Turki Alalshikh, the head of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, announced an offer of USD 700 million (approximately Rs 59,271,451,400) to Tyson if he could knock out Jake Paul in a rematch. Alalshikh’s proposal includes a staggering reward for the legendary boxer should he win.
Notably, Tyson earned USD 20 million from the recent fight. If he triumphs in the rematch against the YouTuber-turned-boxer, the payout could place him among the richest boxers in the world, according to FTTV Boxing.
What Alalshikh Said?
“Jake Paul is a joke. I am giving Mike Tyson $700 million if he agrees to fight Jake Paul this time in a real fight and wins by KO in a maximum of 3 minutes,” Alalshikh reportedly said.
Who Is Turki Alalshikh?
Turki Alalshikh, also known as Turki Al-Sheikh, is a respected advisor to the Saudi Royal Court, with a ministerial rank. He currently presides over the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) as its Chairman. In his capacity at the GEA, Alalshikh has been instrumental in bringing to life numerous cultural and sporting events within Saudi Arabia, including concerts by international artists and high-profile boxing bouts.
Turki Alalshikh’s Net Worth
Turki Alalshikh’s wealth is somewhere between USD 1.2 to 2.8 billion (£2.14 billion), as per several media reports.
How Much Did Jake Paul Earn From the Boxing Match?
While Tyson earned in millions, Jake also made a fortune of USD 40 million from the boxing match. Notably, the total prize purse of which was USD 80 million. During the thrilling match, Tyson showed his experience and won initial bouts but eventually lost to Paul after being unable to chase him down.
New Viewership Record
The historic match featuring Mike Tyson and Jake Paul has set an incredible new record as the most-viewed sports event of all times. The viewer count surpassed a whopping 108 million globally, with an astonishing peak of 65 million concurrent streams.
The Historic Fight
The boxing match between Paul and Tyson was held on November 15, 2024, at AT&T Stadium in Texas’s Arlington. In the eight round match, Jake won the match via unanimous decision. The scores were: 80-72, 79-73, and 79-73.