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While fans were left disappointed with the lackluster boxing match between heavyweight legend Mike Tyson and YouTuber Jake Paul on Friday, it’s now one of the most lucrative events in boxing history.
Per ESPN’s Andreas Hale, Friday’s fight drew over 72,300 fans to AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas and brought in $18,117,072 in total revenue, setting the record for the highest-grossing gate for a combat sports event outside of Las Vegas.
This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.