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Top 15 Richest Boxers in History Ranked by Net Worth
Amir Azimi
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Top 15 Richest Boxers in History Ranked by Net Worth

Top 15 Richest Boxers in History Ranked

Boxing's profile has grown significantly with major events held in places like Saudi Arabia and big-name fights backed by Netflix. This rise means fighters headline bouts with huge paydays, reflected in the wealth of today's top boxers.

Data from Celebrity Net Worth shows some famous names like Mike Tyson ($20 million) and Terence Crawford ($30 million) don't make this richest list. Even Floyd Mayweather, who earned nearly $1 billion during his career, sits just inside the top 15 due to recent financial troubles. He is set to fight Ryan Garcia in 2027, another boxer on this list.

The list includes active fighters and retired legends still benefiting financially from their careers. For deceased boxers, their net worth at death is used. If two fighters share the same net worth, the one who earned it in fewer fights ranks higher.

15th to 11th Richest Boxers

  • 15. Muhammad Ali: $50 million
  • 14. Floyd Mayweather: $50 million
  • 13. Ryan Garcia: $68 million
  • 12. Vitali Klitschko: $80 million
  • 11. Wladimir Klitschko: $90 million

10th to 6th Richest Boxers

  • 10. Sugar Ray Leonard: $120 million - Leonard is a Hall of Famer with a 36-3-1 record, 25 knockouts, and an Olympic gold medal. His 20-year career included world titles in five weight classes. Part of the legendary 'Four Kings,' his success in the ring turned into a $120 million fortune.
  • 9. Lennox Lewis: $140 million - Britain's top heavyweight of the 1990s and early 2000s, Lewis won three world heavyweight championships. Born in London, he represented Canada as an amateur, winning Olympic gold in 1988 and a Commonwealth Games gold before excelling professionally.
  • 8. Oleksandr Usyk: $140 million - Usyk's earnings soared after over $100 million for two wins against Tyson Fury in 2024, plus fights with Anthony Joshua. Despite only nine heavyweight bouts, the Ukrainian star continues to add to his wealth. In 2026, he vacated all heavyweight titles but plans at least one more fight.
  • 7. Tyson Fury: $173 million - The 'Gypsy King' lost twice to Usyk but earned nearly $81 million for their December 2024 bout. With wins over Deontay Wilder, Francis Ngannou, and others, Fury returned from retirement in 2026 and is preparing for a December showdown with Anthony Joshua. He once donated proceeds from a July 2025 win to charity.
  • 6. Oscar De La Hoya: $200 million - Known as 'The Golden Boy,' De La Hoya held 11 world championships in six weight classes during a 16-year career. Outside the ring, he thrived as a businessman and was named Promoter of the Year in 2014 by Sports Illustrated.

5th to 1st Richest Boxers

  • 5. Jake Paul: $200 million - The former Disney star turned social media sensation has had 14 professional fights and earned huge sums, including $40 million for beating Mike Tyson and $92 million for facing Anthony Joshua. Though he lost to Joshua in 2025, Paul plans to continue boxing and increase his wealth.
  • 4. Anthony Joshua: $204 million - A two-time world heavyweight champion, Joshua earned big purses for bouts against Usyk, Andy Ruiz Jr., and UFC champ Francis Ngannou. Despite setbacks, he remains a top star and earned massive paydays, including from his fight with Jake Paul. His upcoming fight with Fury will boost his wealth further.
  • 3. Manny Pacquiao: $220 million - 'PacMan' fought across four decades, achieving a 62-8-3 record and becoming the first eight-division world champion. Now involved in politics, he remains wealthy and continues chasing titles after a 2025 draw with Mario Barrios.
  • 2. George Foreman: $300 million - Foreman passed away in March 2025 with an estimated net worth of $300 million. He earned much in the ring, including an Olympic gold medal and becoming the oldest world heavyweight champion at 45. His fame also grew from endorsing popular grills.
  • 1. Saul Canelo Alvarez: $350 million - The Mexican star tops the list with a career spanning 20 years and 68 fights, winning 63. He has multiple world titles in four weight classes and was the first undisputed super middleweight champion. His recent fight against Terence Crawford earned him a fortune, and he is set to add more wealth in future bouts.

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