Kapanlagi.com - KLovers! Even though he had to swallow defeat from Jake Paul in a boxing duel at AT&T Arena, Texas, United States, on Saturday (16/11/2024), Mike Tyson still wore a broad smile. How could he not? The 58-year-old veteran boxer took home a fantastic payment of USD20 million or equivalent to Rp317 billion from the fight.
KLovers, the fight ended with a score of 74-78 in favor of Jake Paul and indeed became a public spotlight. Despite losing, Mike Tyson proved that his name is still very valuable in the boxing world with the payment he received.
Interestingly, KLovers, Mike Tyson's financial journey has been full of shocking drama. From once being the richest boxer in the world with a fortune of USD300 million, to going bankrupt due to a lavish lifestyle, and now rising again with fantastic earnings from exhibition fights. Let's take a closer look at the full story below!
1. The Glory Days of Mike Tyson
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KLovers, did you know that Mike Tyson once reached the peak of his glory with a fortune of USD300 million or equivalent to Rp4.7 trillion? This New York-born boxer even earned the largest income of his career when he defeated Lennox Lewis in 2002, with a payment of USD103 million or about Rp1.6 trillion.
Mike Tyson's achievements are indeed remarkable, KLovers. At the age of 20, he set a record as the youngest boxer to win the heavyweight title. From 1987 to 1990, he held an undefeated record that made him a boxing legend.
2. Luxurious Lifestyle and Bankruptcy
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Now KLovers, with such wealth, Mike Tyson is famous for his super luxurious lifestyle. How could he not be? He once owned two Bengal tigers that cost USD70 thousand each, not including the maintenance cost of USD125 thousand per year for each tiger!
Even more surprisingly, KLovers, due to his loyalty to his friends, Mike Tyson once bought 19 cars at once to give away to his friends. Unfortunately, this lavish lifestyle, combined with investment failures and scams from managers and promoters, led him to the brink of bankruptcy.
3. Debt Traps and Resurgence
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Mike Tyson's tough times began when he was buried in debt amounting to USD23 million, KLovers. The details show that he owed USD13.4 million to the IRS and USD4 million to the UK tax authorities. What a staggering amount!
But the good news, KLovers, is that Mike Tyson managed to rise from the depths. Before the fight with Jake Paul, his net worth was reported to reach Rp158 billion. And now, after receiving Rp317.8 billion from his latest duel, his financial condition is sure to improve even more.
So KLovers, what do you think about Mike Tyson's dynamic financial journey? From the height of glory, falling into bankruptcy, to finally rising again. Truly inspiring, right? Come on, share your thoughts about this! If not now, when?
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