The boxing world often delivers unexpected storylines, but the latest development sees two prominent figures shifting their focus from trading blows to wagering cold, hard cash on the outcome of a different, highly anticipated fight. Jake Paul and Mike Tyson, fresh off their own heavily publicized bout, have reportedly placed a significant $1 million bet on the third meeting between women`s boxing titans Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano.
This high-stakes wager surfaced via a video shared by Jake Paul, capturing a FaceTime conversation between the former opponents. It marks their first direct, public interaction of this nature since their November encounter, which drew a massive audience on Netflix. The context for this million-dollar handshake appears to be promotion for the upcoming Taylor-Serrano trilogy bout, a fight Paul has a vested interest in given his role in promoting Amanda Serrano.
During the call, the conversation pivoted to the impending clash between Taylor and Serrano. Paul, aligned with Serrano, and Tyson, a vocal supporter of Katie Taylor over the years, quickly found themselves on opposing sides of the prediction fence. With characteristic directness, Paul proposed a bet: $1 million riding on the outcome. If Taylor wins, Tyson collects; if Serrano prevails, the seven-figure sum goes to Paul.
Tyson`s response was swift and affirmative, reportedly accepting the terms with the playful addition that the winner should treat the loser to dinner – a suggestion Paul lightheartedly dubbed a “date.” The exchange, captured for social media, showcased a surprising level of camaraderie, with both individuals reportedly expressing affection for one another despite the substantial financial risk involved.
It`s perhaps an ironic twist that the Taylor vs. Serrano rematch served as the co-main event on the very fight card headlined by Paul vs. Tyson in November. That initial rematch was widely lauded for its competitive intensity, earning both fighters another prominent platform. Now, the paths of Paul, Tyson, Taylor, and Serrano converge again, this time with the former headliners placing their fortunes on the outcome of the latter.
While the details of their own fight purses remain subject to speculation (though one source recently claimed Paul and Tyson earned equal amounts, debunking earlier reports), this $1 million bet adds a tangible and public layer of investment from both camps into the women`s boxing main event. It transforms their post-fight interaction into a direct, albeit friendly, competition, injecting an additional narrative hook into an already significant boxing match.
The bet serves as a unique promotional tool, leveraging the established rivalry and public profiles of Paul and Tyson to draw more attention to the Taylor vs. Serrano 3 fight. It’s a demonstration that their competitive spirit didn`t dissipate with the final bell of their own bout; it simply found a new, seven-figure avenue.
