Anthony Joshua To Take Home $74m After $66m Taxes From $140m Jake Paul Fight Payday

Anthony Joshua’s blockbuster payday from his exhibition fight against Jake Paul has been significantly reduced by taxes, highlighting the impact of international taxation on global sports earnings.

Joshua reportedly earned $92 million from the Miami bout, part of a $184 million purse split equally between the two fighters—his largest single fight payout to date.

However, U.S. federal taxes are expected to claim about 37 percent of his earnings, roughly $52 million. On top of that, he faces around $11.3 million in U.K. taxes and $2.8 million in National Insurance contributions, bringing his total tax bill to an estimated $66 million.

With Florida imposing no state income tax, Joshua’s take-home pay is projected at approximately $74 million from a total gross of about $140 million tied to the fight and related revenue.

In the ring, Joshua dominated the contest, knocking out Paul in the sixth round after a sustained assault.

Jake Paul, a U.S. resident, faces a simpler tax situation, paying only in the U.S., allowing him to retain a larger portion of his earnings. The contrast underscores how residency and fight location can heavily influence a fighter’s net income.

The fight comes at a pivotal moment in Joshua’s career. Earlier this year, he fell off Forbes’ 2025 list of the world’s top 50 highest-paid athletes. In 2024, he ranked 16th with pre-tax earnings of around $83 million, boosted by four wins in the ring and endorsement deals with brands such as Under Armour, Beats by Dre, and Lucozade.