FULL LIST: Top Ten Richest Boxers in the World
Nigerians have been making waves in various sports, with boxing taking center stage as Anthony Joshua secures his position among the wealthiest boxers globally, boasting an impressive net worth.
In a remarkable event in January 2022, Frank Warren’s Queensbury Promotions bid a staggering £31 million to stage the Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte match, setting a new record.
In the world of boxing, the electrifying atmosphere of the arena and the power-packed punches often translate into substantial financial gains, propelling fighters into the realm of extraordinary wealth.
A report by PUNCH Sports Extra highlights Joshua and others in the top ten list of the world’s richest boxers.
1. Canelo Alvarez
Mexico’s Canelo Alvarez holds the title of the wealthiest active boxer globally, with an astronomical net worth of $180 million. The 33-year-old has secured multiple world championships across four weight classes, showcasing dominance in the ring.
2. Anthony Joshua
At 34, Anthony Joshua’s rapid rise to financial prominence mirrors his ferocity in the boxing ring. With 26 victories in 29 bouts, including 23 knockouts, Joshua’s prowess has been demonstrated against formidable opponents such as Wladimir Klitschko, Dillian White, and Charles Martin.
3. Tyson Fury
British heavyweight maestro Tyson Fury stands tall in third place, boasting a net worth of $65 million. With an impressive record of 33 victories in 34 bouts, including 24 knockouts, Fury’s showdowns against Wilder and Derek Chisora have added luster to his illustrious career.
4. Oleksandr Usyk
Ukrainian sensation Oleksandr Usyk, aged 36, has accumulated a net worth of $50 million, securing the fourth spot on the list. Known for his speed and ring craft, Usyk has held multiple world championships in two weight classes, including the unified heavyweight titles in 2021.
5. Deontay Wilder
Alabama-born Deontay Wilder commands the fifth spot with a net worth of $30 million. Wilder, with 42 victories in 45 fights, is renowned for his powerful right hand, earning him a reputation as a knockout specialist.
6. Gennady Golovkin
Golovkin from Kazakhstan is in sixth place with a net worth of $30 million, followed by Sonny Bill Williams in seventh with $25 million, and former world champion Andy Ruiz Jr. in eighth place with a net worth of $10 million.
7. Sonny Williams
Sonny Bill Williams, in seventh place with a net worth of $25 million.
8. Andy Ruiz Jr.
Former world champion Ruiz secures the eighth position with a net worth of $10 million. Ruiz famously dethroned Joshua in 2019 with a technical knockout at Madison Square Garden.
9. Sergio Martinez
Argentine pugilist Sergio Martinez, aged 48, jointly holds the eighth position with Ruiz, boasting a net worth of $10 million. Martinez has held multiple world championships in two weight classes.
10. Ryan Garcia
The youngest boxer on the list, 25-year-old Ryan Garcia, is worth $10 million. Having won 22 of his 23 professional fights, including victories against notable opponents like Luke Campbell and Francisco Fonseca, Garcia continues to make his mark in the boxing world.
