Boxing, or boxing, is one of the highest-paying sports in the world, if the fighters are stars.
Manny Pacquiao , Floy Mayweather,… it’s not natural for them to always be in the top athletes with the highest remuneration or net worth on the planet.
Not only do they receive generous bonuses after each match regardless of win/loss, lucrative contracts from big brands also keep the fighters flush with money.
Let’s take a look at the richest boxers in the world.
Vitali Klitschko and Anthony Joshua – $80 million
‘Dr. Iron Punch’ and AJ have the same value of 80 million USD, however, this duo has never fought once.
Wladimir Klitschko – $90 million
‘Dr. Steel Hammer’ is Vitali’s biological brother. Together, the two spread terror to their opponents in matches in Vegas or Manhattan.
Not only are they good with their fists, the Klitschko brothers also have a sharp business mind with many companies under their name.
Sugar Ray Leonard – $120 triệu
The famous speed fighter during the Four Kings era was the first to reach nine figures in value, but his career was shattered by drugs and alcohol.
It was the bravery of a champion that helped Ray overcome everything and become an inspirational figure for many generations.
Lennox Lewis – $150 triệu
The undefeated world heavyweight champion owned many businesses after retiring in 2004.
He also entered the film industry, including a role in the boxing show Boxing After Dark produced by HBO.
Saul Alvarez – $180 million
One of the names that ‘guarantees’ every ring. But Canelo clearly understands that no one swings their fists all their lives, which is why he invests heavily in real estate, convenience stores as well as retail.
Just like that, Saul prepared himself a thorough plan before retiring.
Oscar Dela Hoya – $200 million
The golden boy is extremely talented, he owned an advertising company under his own name during his peak, as well as owned the Houston Dynamo team in the American professional soccer tournament MLS.
In addition, he was also nominated for a Grammy for his music album and achieved platinum certification, and at the same time owns a men’s sports fashion brand.
Manny Pacquiao – $220 million
PacMan is a very famous name in the boxing industry. But not only does he possess records that are difficult for anyone to achieve in his career, the Filipino boxer is also a true celebrity in Showbiz and also founded the MPBL basketball tournament.
George Foreman – $300 million
A modest $80 million from boxing is just the tip of George Foreman’s net worth. His biggest source of income comes from…the kitchen.
He sells grills with sales of more than 100 million units globally. Statistics show that the income from business of this Olympic champion boxer is double what he earns in the ring.
Floyd Mayweather – $560 million
Lonely and defeated, ‘handsome’ Floyd did not hesitate to show off his wealth for the whole world to know. He calls his team Money Team, which is enough to understand the American puncher’s arrogance.
But just one fight with Manny Pacquiao many years ago helped Mayweather pocket $180 million, enough to see how rich he is.
Floyd also invested in countless other businesses, from strip clubs, discos to even owning a famous NASCAR motor racing team.