Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua are poised to share an extraordinary purse when they clash at Miami's Kaseya Center this Friday evening, with estimates suggesting the prize pot could reach a staggering $267 million.
Initial reports indicated the two boxers would divide approximately $184 million equally, netting each fighter close to £70 million.
However, the American content creator appeared to confirm a substantially higher figure last month when he posted on social media: "Stop asking me. $267 Million."
Should that sum prove accurate, both men stand to pocket roughly £100 million apiece from the Netflix-streamed spectacle.
Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul will share a gigantic purse of $267 Million
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More conservative estimates have placed the total purse at around $174 million, whilst some outlets suggest figures as low as $80 million.
The 36-year-old Briton brings formidable credentials to this encounter, having twice held unified world heavyweight titles during a distinguished career.
Joshua's professional ledger stands at 28 victories from 32 contests, with an impressive 25 of those wins coming by way of knockout.
His defeats have come exclusively against elite opposition, falling to Daniel Dubois, Oleksandr Usyk and Andy Ruiz Jr.
The Watford-born fighter has not stepped into the ring since suffering a brutal fifth-round stoppage at the hands of Dubois at Wembley Stadium in September 2024.
Paul, meanwhile, has compiled a 12-1 record since transitioning from YouTube stardom to professional boxing.
Jake Paul has fought the likes of Mike Tyson, Tyron Woodley and Tommy Fury
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The 28-year-old American has secured seven knockouts, though his sole defeat came against Tommy Fury in February 2023.
His most recent outing saw him claim a unanimous decision victory over former middleweight world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in June.
Joshua enters Friday's contest as the overwhelming favourite with bookmakers, priced at -1300 odds whilst Paul sits as a substantial underdog at +700.
The over/under on rounds has been set at just 2.5, reflecting widespread expectation that the former Olympic gold medallist will dispatch his opponent swiftly.
Netflix will broadcast the bout exclusively to subscribers worldwide, with no additional pay-per-view charges required.
Ring walks for the main event are anticipated around 10.30pm Eastern Time, translating to 3.30am for British viewers.
The contest has been sanctioned by the Florida Athletic Commission as an official professional heavyweight bout, scheduled for eight three-minute rounds.
Anthony Joshua is the clear favourite to beat Jake Paul | GETTYBoth fighters will don standard 10oz gloves, and knockouts are very much permitted in what constitutes a fully legitimate professional contest.
Former world champion Anthony Crolla has predicted a swift conclusion, telling Metro: "I'll be absolutely shocked if this goes into the third round. I believe it will be all over within two."
Joshua himself has poured cold water on suggestions this represents his most lucrative engagement, telling TMZ: "Unfortunately, it's not [the biggest purse of my career]."
The Briton reportedly received $75 million for his rematch with Usyk and $72 million following his 2019 victory over Andy Ruiz Jr.
Sports and entertainment accountant Oriana Morrison offered perspective on the potential windfall, telling The Independent that even the lower reported figure would rival the purses seen in Mayweather versus Pacquiao and Mayweather versus McGregor.
Joshua is expected to use this bout as a springboard towards a significant 2026, with a February fight in Riyadh and a potential September showdown against Tyson Fury on the horizon.