Jake Paul flaunts £140million purse on private jet as Anthony Joshua leaves influencer in hospital with broken jaw
Jake Paul has shown off his substantial payday from the £140million Anthony Joshua showdown by posing aboard a private jet surrounded by stacks of cash and an arsenal of firearms.
The 28-year-old American suffered a sixth-round knockout defeat to the former heavyweight world champion in Miami on Friday night.
He shared the image on Instagram just days after the brutal loss.
In the photograph, Paul can be seen clutching a gold-plated firearm while smoking a cigar, with five additional guns visible alongside thick bundles of hundred-dollar bills scattered across the cabin floor.
The devastating blow from Joshua’s trademark right hand left Paul with fractures in two places, requiring immediate medical attention after the contest.
Paul was rushed to hospital following the bout, where surgeons fitted two titanium plates to repair the damage and removed several teeth.
The former YouTuber will be restricted to consuming only liquids for seven days as he recovers from the procedure.
He later shared an X-ray image on social media confirming the double fracture, along with graphic footage appearing to show his jaw visibly shifted and blood streaming down his face.
Jake Paul has shown off his substantial payday from the £140million Anthony Joshua showdown
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The lavish display aboard the aircraft also featured luxury Hermes blankets draped across the seats, with Louis Vuitton shopping bags stacked at the far end of the cabin.
Paul captioned the post: “The American Dream. Start yours today. Believe in it. Fail. Work. Fail. Learn. Fail. Don’t ever stop.”
The ostentatious display has prompted comparisons to boxing legend Floyd Mayweather.
Paul frequently posed with vast sums of cash following major bouts during his 21-year professional career.
A secondary post of the X-ray revealed a double break in two places | INSTAGRAM
Jake Paul updated fans on his health from his hospital bed following the fight
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INSTAGRAM/REUTERSA second image in Paul’s Instagram carousel showed a photograph of himself as a young boy, contrasting his humble beginnings with his current wealth.
Paul pocketed a staggering $92million (£68million) for stepping into the ring against Joshua, a sum that dwarfs all his previous fight purses, including his bout with Mike Tyson.
The breakdown of his earnings reveals he made more than $15million (£11million) per round during the 16 minutes and 31 seconds he spent in the ring.
Despite the painful defeat, Paul has confirmed his intention to continue in the sport.
Jake Paul recently announced his engagement to Olympic speed skater Jutta Leerdam
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The influencer-turned-boxer vowed to pursue a world title at cruiserweight once fully recovered.
Paul said: “Anthony Joshua is a great fighter, I got beat but that’s what this sport is about. I will come back and keep on winning.”
The American, who also has a famous brother, Logan, frequently shows off his luxurious lifestyle through social media, featuring mansions, a fleet of supercars, private jets, designer watches, and a focus on fitness and boxing.
He recently announced his engagement to Olympic speed skater Jutta Leerdam, which he has credited with inspiring him to be a world champion.
