Anthony Joshua Earns Big After Knocking Out Jake Paul in Miami Fight
British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua earned a substantial amount of money after defeating Jake Paul in a heavyweight exhibition bout in Miami. Joshua knocked out Paul in the sixth round of the fight, which was agreed upon for eight rounds.
The victory came after Joshua delivered a powerful punch to Paul's jaw, sending the YouTube personality to the canvas. Despite some fans questioning Joshua's choice of opponent for his return to the ring after a 15-month absence, Joshua received a significant reward for the fight.
The two boxers shared a prize pool of $184 million, with each receiving an equal split of $92 million. Following his victory over Paul, Joshua is now setting his sights on his next opponent, Tyson Fury.
Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn, confirmed their readiness to fight Fury in a highly anticipated British heavyweight showdown.
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