Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul Generates Highest Combined Boxing Purse of 2025
The boxing clash between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul in Miami produced the highest combined purse of 2025, generating a staggering $267 million.
The December bout, held at Hard Rock Stadium, ended in a sixth-round knockout victory for the British heavyweight, marking one of the most financially successful events in modern boxing.
Second Biggest Fight of the Year by Overall Impact
Despite recording the largest purse, Joshua vs Paul ranked second overall in terms of total impact, based on a detailed analysis by betting company Betsson.
The top spot went to Terence Crawford vs Canelo Alvarez, which took place in September and achieved a higher overall score despite a smaller purse.
Betsson’s rankings assessed fights using a combination of:
- Online search interest
- Live attendance
- Fight purse value
- A weighted final impact score
How Joshua vs Paul Compared
The Joshua–Paul showdown recorded:
- $267m combined purse (highest in 2025)
- Two million online searches
- 19,600 spectators in attendance
- Final score: 90 points
In comparison, Crawford vs Alvarez topped the rankings with:
- $200m purse
- 1.5 million searches
- 70,400 attendance
- Final score: 94 points
Other Major Boxing Events in 2025
- Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois (rematch) placed third with 76 points, drawing the year’s highest attendance of 90,000 and a $200m purse.
- Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn ranked fourth with 38 points.
- Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano III and Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios completed the top six, each scoring 10 points.
Betsson noted that search data was sourced from Google Keyword Planner, attendance figures from boxing authorities, and purse values from leading sports publications. Some figures were estimated where official data was unavailable.
Joshua’s Comeback and Tragic Turn
Joshua’s win over Jake Paul marked a successful return to the ring following his defeat to Daniel Dubois at Wembley in September 2024. The victory appeared to signal renewed momentum in the career of the former two-time heavyweight world champion.
However, tragedy struck just 10 days after the Miami fight. Joshua was involved in a fatal car accident in Nigeria on December 29, which claimed the lives of his close friends Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele.
While Joshua sustained only minor injuries and has since returned to the United Kingdom, the incident has had a profound impact on his future.
According to his uncle, Adedamola Joshua, who spoke exclusively to PUNCH Sports Extra, Anthony Joshua has decided to retire from boxing following the tragedy.
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