The Digest:
Anthony Joshua secured a decisive sixth-round knockout against Jake Paul in Miami, but the financial aftermath reveals a stark reality of elite sport: a victory purse of £68.5 million will be nearly halved by a staggering £32 million tax bill.
Key Points:
- Anthony Joshua defeated Jake Paul by sixth-round knockout in their heavyweight bout in Miami.
- Joshua earned approximately £68.5 million from the Netflix-broadcast fight.
- He is liable for an estimated £32 million in taxes to the US and UK authorities.
- Roughly £25.6 million will go to the US Internal Revenue Service in federal income tax.
- An additional £5.5 million is owed to UK tax authorities, plus £1.4 million in National Insurance.
- Joshua stated the fight "was not even my biggest payday" and was more about a global opportunity.
- He admitted his performance was not flawless, crediting Paul for lasting six rounds
Sources: Vanguard News, talkSPORT
