Net Worth Comparison: Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul Ahead of Their Major Showdown
The boxing world could witness one of its most unusual matchups of the year on December 19, as Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul are reportedly set to face off in Miami, Florida. Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, recently confirmed that negotiations for the bout are ongoing.
A huge payday has already been agreed for both fighters, with each set to earn a fortune if the fight proceeds. Paul became available after his scheduled bout with Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis was canceled, while Joshua is looking to rebound following his knockout loss to Daniel Dubois last September.
Joshua, a former two-time world heavyweight champion, has long been one of boxing’s top names. Paul, by contrast, is relatively new to the sport, with just 13 professional fights. Nevertheless, he has generated millions through high-profile bouts against the likes of Mike Tyson, Tommy Fury, and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
Despite the disparity in experience, both fighters are expected to receive similar pay for December’s fight, highlighting Paul’s star power. While their records differ, how do their net worths compare?
In-Ring Earnings
Anthony Joshua
In 2024 alone, Joshua earned roughly $60 million from his fights with Daniel Dubois and former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, according to talkSPORT—double what he earned from wins over Jermaine Franklin, Robert Helenius, and Otto Wallin in 2023.
Before these victories, Joshua had lost two consecutive fights to Oleksandr Usyk on points, yet still made $50 million from those bouts. He also earned $50 million after reclaiming the heavyweight title by defeating Andy Ruiz Jr in December 2019. Overall, Joshua’s career in-ring earnings are estimated at around $200 million.
Jake Paul
Though Paul has only 13 professional fights compared to Joshua’s 32, he has been highly lucrative. His largest payday came from the $40 million he earned beating Tyson last November, and he is expected to surpass that amount with a Joshua fight.
Earlier in his career, Paul collected seven-figure sums from victories over UFC stars, including Anderson Silva ($4 million), Nate Diaz ($2 million), and Tyron Woodley ($2 million). After losing to Tommy Fury in February 2023, he still earned $3 million, while his June 2023 win over Chavez Jr brought him $300,000.
While Joshua leads in career in-ring earnings, Paul narrows the gap through endorsements and business ventures.
Off-Ring Ventures
Paul generates income from social media and various business interests. He co-founded his promotional company, MVP, and owns stakes in ventures such as Anti Fund—a platform letting fans invest in startups—and microbetting platform Betr. He has also launched a grooming brand, W by Jake Paul.
Joshua has also seen success outside the ring. The Watford-born fighter has sponsorship deals with Hugo Boss, Lucozade, and Under Armour, and is both an ambassador and shareholder of sports streaming service DAZN. He also holds several property investments.
Who is Worth More?
Both men are extremely wealthy, but Joshua currently edges ahead. According to Celeb Net Worth, Joshua has an estimated net worth of $150 million, while Paul is valued at $100 million. These figures are likely to rise significantly if their highly anticipated fight goes ahead, making it a clash between two of the richest boxers ever to enter the ring.
