Jake Paul Anthony Joshua and [other characters] staring each other down. Photo: Press Release/X
One of the most anticipated fights in the world of sports entertainment for the year 2025, the confrontation between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul It was a success in many respects. Broadcast by one of the largest services of streaming In the world, Netflix, the two involved in the dispute split the profits fifty-fifty and they took them home approximately 92 million dollars each (More than R$ 514 million at the current exchange rate).
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The amount is extremely substantial and comparable to the purses of big names in the history of combat sports. However, how does this amount translate when compared to other sports? Based on this, SUPER LUTAS has created a list involving bonuses from other areas for comparison.
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— Anthony Joshua (@anthonyjoshua) December 20, 2025
A monumental sum of money
Estadio Más Monumental. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram.
One of the most emblematic stadiums in the history of world football and home to one of the biggest teams in South America, the Monumental de Núñez underwent a major renovation between 2020 and 2025. In addition to modernizing the area, the investment increased the stadium's capacity to over 85 people, making it the largest on the continent. Thanks to the transformation, the venue was chosen to host the 2024 Copa Libertadores final, between Atlético Mineiro and Botafogo.
The renovation cost River Plate approximately US$100 million (more than R$559 million at the current exchange rate), more than half the amount invested in the Maracanã for the 2014 World Cup. However, it could easily have been funded by the duo Paul/Joshua. The combined income of both is almost double that amount.
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Poatan with driver Bortoleto at the Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/stakef1team
Looking at another sport, known for its high costs, the situation remains not worrying for the two competitors in last Friday's event (19). In Formula 1, drivers who are interested in paying to occupy places in modest teams in the highest category of motorsport need to shell out annual amounts exceeding US$ 20 million.
At Williams, for example, it is estimated that Canadian Nicholas Latifi had to inject more than US$30 million (more than 167 million at the current exchange rate) annually between 2020 and 2022. Given this, Paul and Joshua could fund the careers of at least six Formula 1 drivers for a year.
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LeBron James. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram.
One of the greatest basketball players of all time and the highest-paid in the NBA in the 2025/2026 season, LeBron James' salary could be paid by the duo for at least a year. The four-time NBA champion, currently contracted by the Los Angeles Lakers, earns approximately US$132,6 million (over R$741 million) including salary and endorsement deals. If they chose to combine their incomes, Paul and Joshua could be responsible for the star's earnings.
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