10 Richest Boxers in History [Ranked]

When Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury to retain his WBA, WBC and WBO heavyweight titles in December 2024, he earned more than simply the right to call himself the greatest in the division. His victory at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia also saw him bank a fortune - and Fury didn't do too badly in defeat either. With boxing 's increased presence in the region, it is safe to say all participants in big fights are being well looked after financially - and that's reflected by Usyk and Fury both ranking among the top 10 richest boxers of all time.

Per Celebrity Net Worth, social media sensation Jake Paul also makes the list , having cashed in substantially as a result of his controversial bout with Mike Tyson. So wealthy are the fighters who do make the top 10 that the likes of Tyson ($20m) and Anthony Joshua ($80m) fail to make the cut. The majority of this list is made up of active fighters and retired legends who are still cashing in on their incredible legacies.



However, where an individual has passed away, their net worth at the time of their passing has been used in order to maintain historical accuracy. 10 Jake Paul Jake Paul might be a poloarising figure, but it's hard to argue with his success at the box office as his ability to rake in millions has seen him generate a net worth of $100 million, a number that is reflective of his impressive entrepreneurship. Having dispatched boxing legend Mike Tyson , Paul's prior victories against Nate Diaz , Tyron Woodley , Anderson Silva , as well as his loss against Tommy Fury , have been huge financial successes for the former YouTuber, and alongside his businesses, including a betting company and care brand, it is fair to say he has worked for his millions.

9 Sugar Ray Leonard The first retired boxer on the list is none other than the legendary Sugar Ray Leonard, a boxing Hall of Famer and former six-time world champion. Holding a career record of 36-3-1, including 25 knockouts, Leonard also has an Olympic gold medal added on to his list of impressive career accolades. Often brought up as one of the best boxers of all time, Leonard's 20-year career saw him win world titles in five different weight classes, as well as being one of the members of the 'Four Kings'; a group of fighters who helped prop boxing on their back, by fighting each other in some of the biggest boxing matches of the post-Ali era.

A career that any boxer would dream of, his in-ring success translated to financial success, with the American reportedly having a $120 million net worth. 8 Lennox Lewis From one inactive great to another, Britain's Lennox Lewis is one of the best heavyweights that England has ever produced , with his $120 million net worth proving this. Competing throughout the 90s, and into the millennium, Lewis held three world heavyweight championships throughout his career.

Despite being born in London, Lewis had the ability to represent Canada at numerous Games throughout his career, winning gold at the 1988 Seoul Olympics in the men's super-heavyweight boxing. As well as a gold at the Commonwealth Games, Lewis' transition from amateur success to professional success was as flawless as it comes, and is part of the reason why he is so highly regarded in boxing history. The greatest British heavyweights ever to grace the squared circle have been ranked.

.. 7 Tyson Fury The Gypsy King might have lost his two most recent bouts, both to Oleksandr Usyk, but he's been paid exceptionally well in the process.

For his most recent contest with the Ukrainian, he is believed to have earned just shy of $81m! With fights, and victories, against the likes of Deontay Wilder , Francis Ngannou , Derek Chisora , and Dillian Whyte , as well as a four-year reign as heavyweight champion, it is safe to say Fury has earned the right to live out his recently-confirmed retirement in the lap of luxury. If he was to return to face off with arch-rival, Anthony Joshua, though, he could boost his impressive fortune ever further. 6 Oleksandr Usyk To understand the true magnitude of how Saudi Arabia has transformed the financial landscape of boxing, look no further than the fact that Usyk is believed to have earned close to $100m for his second victory over Tyson Fury.

Add that to the impressive sums he made in their first fight, as well as for fighting Anthony Joshua twice, and it's easy to see why the Ukrainian hero is one of the wealthiest boxers ever. What makes his $165m net worth even more impressive is the fact that he's only competed seven times as a heavyweight in his professional career. Now 38, he may only have a handful of fights left, but he's sure to make big money every time he steps through the ropes moving forward.

5 Oscar De La Hoya Finding himself the fifth-wealthiest boxer is the Golden Boy, who boasts a staggering net worth of $200 million. Having had a career record of 39-6, De La Hoya enjoyed a healthy 16-year career, with fights against Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr capping off a CV which saw the American never shy away from the hard fights. Having had 11 different world championship reigns, in six different weight classes, De La Hoya has enjoyed just as much success outside the ring, with his work in business earning him the accolade of Promoter of the Year in 2014 by Sports Illustrated.

4 Manny Pacquiao 'PacMan' is a fighter that needs no introduction, with a legendary career that precedes him. Having fought in four different decades, Pacquiao's career record of 62-8 is as impressive as it comes, and it is a record that helped the Philippine-born boxer become the first eight-division world champion, something that hasn't been achieved since. Now enjoying a career in politics back in his native Philippines, Pacquiao does so with a well-earned net worth of $220 million, a figure that contributed to his placement as Forbes' second-highest earning athlete in 2012 and 2015.

3 Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez Finding himself on the podium of boxing's highest earners is Mexico's Canelo Alvarez , a man who has a reported net worth of $250 million, and when looking at his career, it is clear to see why. Approaching his 20th year as a professional boxer, the Mexican has enjoyed 66 bouts throughout his career, coming out as victor on 62 occasions. The current WBC and WBO world super middleweight champion, he has held multiple world championships across four different weight classes, and became the first boxer to become undisputed champion at super middleweight in 2021.

Still young, at just 34 years old, there is plenty of time for Canelo to add to his net worth. A bout with pound-for-pound standout Terence Crawford is planned for later this year. Elsewhere, Jake Paul is clamouring for a fight against the super middleweight king.

Both could earn Alvarez a fortune. 2 George Foreman When 'Big George' passed away in March 2025, he is estimated to have had a net worth of $300 million. While he earned some of that vast sum in the boxing ring - where he enjoyed a staggering 76 victories and became an Olympic gold medalist - he also banked plenty more as the face of a range of best-selling grills .

Having won one of his two career world championships at the age of 45, Foreman became the oldest world heavyweight champion in history, and consequently, the second-oldest champion in any weight class in history. His reputation as both a fearsome heavyweight and a savvy businessman will live on for generations to come. 10 richest boxers in history Position Boxer Net worth 10.

Jake Paul $100m 9. Sugar Ray Leonard $120m 8. Lennox Lewis $120m 7.

Tyson Fury $146m 6. Oleksandr Usyk $165m 5. Oscar De La Hoya $200m 4.

Manny Pacquiao $220m 3. Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez $250m 2. George Foreman $300m 1.

Floyd Mayweather $400m 1 Floyd Mayweather Jr Money Mayweather by name, Money Mayweather by nature. Claiming the title of the richest boxer, despite having not fought professionally since 2017, Mayweather is reported to have a whopping net worth of $400 million. One of the few to retire with a flawless record, the Pretty Boy's 50-0 record saw him defeat the likes of Pacquiao, Canelo, Conor McGregor , Ricky Hatton, and Victor Ortiz.

Having won 15 major world championships in his time, he did so across five weight classes, he was labelled the 'Fighter of the Decade' for the 2010s by the BWAA, and has also been labelled the best pound-for-pound boxer of all time by ESPN. A man who is unarguably one of the best to ever grace boxing, his short-stint in the WWE, as well as his other business ventures, sees him as boxing's wealthiest man, a title fitting for someone who calls themselves 'Money'. Legendary boxer, George Foreman, made millions thanks to mistake made by WWE legend Hulk Hogan.

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