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Top 15 Wealthiest Boxers in History Ranked

The landscape of boxing has changed drastically with new financial opportunities emerging, especially with Saudi Arabia hosting major events and platforms like Netflix funding huge fights. This shift means fighters today are earning more than ever, reflected in the list of the richest boxers ever. Our ranking is based on data from Celebrity Net Worth and considers net worth at the time of death for deceased fighters. If two boxers share the same net worth, the one who earned it in fewer fights ranks higher.

Boxers ranked 15 to 11

  • 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

10 to 1: The richest boxing legends and stars

  • 10. Sugar Ray Leonard – $120 millionA Hall of Famer and six-time world champion with a record of 36-3-1 and 25 KOs. He won an Olympic gold medal and held world titles in five weight classes. Leonard was part of the 'Four Kings' who dominated post-Ali boxing, translating his success into significant wealth.
  • 9. Lennox Lewis – $140 millionOne of Britain's finest heavyweights, Lewis won three world heavyweight titles in the '90s and early 2000s. Born in London but representing Canada at the 1988 Olympics where he won gold, Lewis also secured Commonwealth gold before turning pro.
  • 8. Oleksandr Usyk – $140 millionUsyk's earnings surged with Saudi-backed fights, making over $100 million in 2024 alone after two victories against Tyson Fury. His fights with Anthony Joshua added to his fortune. At 39, he remains active and continues to earn big paydays.
  • 7. Tyson Fury – $173 millionDespite two losses to Usyk, Fury earned nearly $81 million for their December 2024 fight. With wins over Wilder, Ngannou, Chisora, and Whyte, Fury’s four-year reign as heavyweight champ boosted his wealth. After returning from retirement in 2026, he’s preparing for a lucrative bout with Anthony Joshua.
  • 6. Oscar De La Hoya – $200 millionThe 'Golden Boy' fought 39 times with 11 world titles across six weight divisions. Post-retirement, his business ventures and promoter work have kept him wealthy, winning Promoter of the Year in 2014.
  • 5. Jake Paul – $200 millionWith only 14 pro fights, Jake Paul turned social media fame into boxing riches. His wins over Mike Tyson and a high-profile bout with Anthony Joshua earned him tens of millions. Despite his mixed opposition, Paul continues to climb the ranks financially.
  • 4. Anthony Joshua – $204 millionFormer two-time heavyweight champ Joshua amassed wealth from fights with Usyk, Ruiz Jr., and UFC star Francis Ngannou. His payday against Jake Paul further padded his earnings. He remains a major draw with an upcoming fight against Tyson Fury.
  • 3. Manny Pacquiao – $220 millionThe legendary 'PacMan' fought across four decades with a 62-8-3 record and was the first boxer to win eight division world titles. Now involved in politics, he still chases titles and maintains a hefty fortune.
  • 2. George Foreman – $300 millionBefore passing in 2025, Foreman was worth $300 million. Apart from his 76 career wins and Olympic gold, his business ventures, especially grilling products, made him wealthy. He was the oldest heavyweight champ at 45.
  • 1. Saul Canelo Alvarez – $350 millionAt 36, Canelo leads the list with $350 million. Across 68 fights, he won 63, capturing titles in four weight classes and becoming undisputed super middleweight champ in 2021. Even losses like the one to Terence Crawford brought massive paydays. He plans to add to his fortune in upcoming bouts.

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