The two meet in a boxing bout that headlines a Triller Fight Club event in Atlanta on Saturday and their base salaries for the heavily-hyped matchup were disclosed to MMA Fighting on Friday by the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission. Paul is set to make $690,000, while Askren’s pay starts at $500,000.
It is not yet known what percentage of the pay-per-view profits each fighter will receive, nor what other bonuses they are eligible for.
Super lightweight Regis Prograis leads the list of disclosed salaries at $850,000, while his opponent Ivan Redkach will receive $250,000 for the co-main event bout.
Former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir will make $350,000 in his pro boxing debut against Steve Cunningham.
See the full list of disclosed salaries below for Saturday’s Triller Fight Club event:
Ben Askren $500,000
Jake Paul $690,000
Ivan Redkach $250,000
Regis Prograis $850,000
Frank Mir $350,000
Steve Cunningham $150,000
Andres “Reykon” Londono $80,000
Joe Fournier $220,000
Jeyson Minda $8,000
Junior Younan $25,000
William Jackson $8,000
Quinton Randall $15,000
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