Overview

• In new interviews published Oct. 9, Tyson said on a Hard Rock Bet segment that even five of the UFC’s biggest names together could not equal what he earned per boxing bout.
• The 59-year-old emphasized that his choices were driven by seeking the biggest purses, saying he wanted to be the sport’s top draw whenever he fought.
• Coverage links his stance to recent paydays, including reports that he earned about $20 million for his November 2024 exhibition with Jake Paul.
• Tyson is slated for an exhibition with Floyd Mayweather in spring 2026, with reports pointing to a Netflix stream, though date, venue, rules and broadcast specifics have not been finalized.
• Articles contrast Tyson’s boxing-era earnings with UFC compensation, noting that stars like Conor McGregor derive much of their wealth from outside the Octagon or boxing crossovers.