Some people think elite boxers have it made. They fight two to three times a year and pay a lot of money for three nights of boxing for a maximum of 36 minutes per fight. And they get paid whether they win or lose.
In addition to those 36 minutes, which includes three minutes of 12 rounds, these fighters train intensively for three months before a fight. He follows a strict diet, wakes up early in the morning and does rigorous workouts on fight nights to get himself in tip top shape.
And they risk being defeated by an opponent who is equally trained, just for the chance to beat that living hell. Furthermore, they would only attain elite status if they defeated equally renowned fighters as well.
Floyd Mayweather
Topping the list is none other than Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather. He is the highest earning boxer in the world. He also had the most expensive contract in sports history, earning him $450 million as a result. His bouts against Manny Pacquiao, Conor McGregor and Logan Paul earned him the biggest payouts. His net worth is currently estimated at around $450 million.
Tyson Fury
Fury is known for his unorthodox fighting style and has had a successful in-ring career, including a victory over Deontay Wilder. He has cashed in on his success through pay-per-view and endorsement deals. He is considered one of the best heavyweights in the world, and his earning potential has been significant in recent years. His salary is 70 million dollars.
Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua is a British professional boxer who made his professional debut in 2013 and has since risen to incredible heights in the sport. In 2014, he was named as Ring magazine’s “Prospect of the Year”. He was also the first British boxer to appear on the list.
He is currently the heavyweight champion of the IBF, WBA, WBO, and IBO, and a two-time unified heavyweight champion. Joshua earns about $11 million per year from commercial deals. Among the many brands he has worked with are Jaguar Land Rover, Beats Electronics, Sky Sports, Electronic Arts, and Hugo Boss, to name a few.
Deontay Wilder
Wilder is known for his powerful punches and knockout power and has had a successful in-ring career. He was the WBC Heavyweight Champion for over four years before losing it to Tyson Fury. He earns a salary of $30 million and is the highest paid heavyweight boxer.
Alexander Povetkin
Alexander Povetkin is a professional boxer from Russia who is still active in the sport. Highest paid Russian boxer/athlete in 2020 with $10 million salary including bonuses ($3.5 million shows, $6.5 million PPV shares).
He became the new WBC Interim Heavyweight Champion after dominating a British boxer (Dillian Whyte) in the fifth round. According to a report, the net worth of Alexander Povetkin has increased to $10 million.
Dillian Whyte
Whyte had a successful in-ring career with a record of 29 wins and three losses, and is considered one of the best heavyweights in the sport. He has proven his worth as a top-level boxer, and his earning potential has been significant through his pay-per-view and endorsement deals. He earns a salary of over $10 million.
Whyte is known for his powerful punches and knockout power. He has been a regular feature on the heavyweight scene and has fought some of the top boxers in the world. He has also been involved in some of the most exciting and entertaining bouts in recent years.
Andy Ruiz Jr.
Andres Ruiz Jr. is another highest paid Mexican-American boxer who competes in the United States. Ruiz is a former unified heavyweight champion who won the WBA (Super), IBF, WBC and IBO titles after defeating Anthony Joshua in 2019. In doing so, he became the first male boxer of Mexican descent to win the world heavyweight title.
Oleksandr Usyk
He is a Ukrainian professional boxer, widely regarded as one of the best cruiserweights in the world. As per reports, he is set to earn a salary of $5 million in 2023. This is a significant increase from his previous earnings and is a testament to his success and prowess in the ring. Usyk holds a professional record of 20 wins and no losses and has held multiple world championships in the cruiserweight division.
Logan Paul
Despite not having a professional sports career, Paul’s earning potential through crossover appeal and pay-per-view deals has been significant. He made his professional debut in 2020 and has since wrestled in several exhibitions, one of them against another YouTuber, KSI. He earns a salary of over $20 million in his career.
Luis Ortiz
Cuban heavyweight, Luis Ortiz was nicknamed ‘King Kong’ for his brutal knockdown. According to Ring Magazine, Lewis was expected to be the sixth best active heavyweight in the world in 2021. Luis Ortiz’s net worth as of December 2022 was around $8 million and is expected to increase significantly with the upcoming bouts.
George Foreman
Surprisingly to some, the second number includes George Foreman and, perhaps because of the end of his career in 1997, Muhammad Ali. ‘Big George’ has certainly cemented himself as one of the greatest heavyweights of all time, and it’s no surprise to see him on this list if you look at his post-boxing career.
Oscar De La Hoya
Oscar De La Hoya, also known as the Golden Boy, is second on our list. He was not only a remarkably skilled boxer, but he was also a highly successful businessman. He competed between 1992 and 2008, earning 11 world titles in 6 different weight classes. De la Hoya’s career highlights include winning the gold medal for the United States at the 1992 Summer Olympics, which propelled her to stardom.
