Boxing has long been a sport where top performers can earn astronomical sums of money, and these ten athletes have built impressive fortunes through their careers both in and outside the ring.
Leading the pack is Floyd Mayweather with an estimated net worth of $400 million. Known for his defensive prowess and undefeated record, Mayweather has masterfully leveraged his personal brand into various business ventures.
Following closely is George Foreman, whose $300 million fortune owes much to his successful George Foreman Grill enterprise, which has sold over 100 million units worldwide. His business acumen has arguably overshadowed his athletic achievements.
Mexican superstar Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez ranks third with $250 million. The multiple-division world champion has secured lucrative contracts and endorsement deals throughout his career.
Filipino icon Manny Pacquiao, with $220 million, has translated his sporting success into a political career, serving as a senator in his home country. His global appeal has attracted numerous sponsorship opportunities.
Oscar De La Hoya sits at fifth place with $200 million. The Olympic gold medalist turned promoter has built a successful business empire through Golden Boy Promotions.
Ukrainian technician Oleksandr Usyk has accumulated $165 million, while British heavyweight Tyson Fury follows with $146 million. Both have secured substantial purses from high-profile matches.
Tied at $120 million are British legend Lennox Lewis and American great Sugar Ray Leonard, whose earnings span decades of championship bouts and media appearances.
Rounding out the top ten is Jake Paul at $100 million, a relative newcomer who has rapidly built his wealth through social media influence and strategic career moves.
These figures demonstrate how modern boxing has evolved into a lucrative enterprise where success extends far beyond athletic achievement, encompassing entertainment, business ventures, and brand building.
Mixed Martial Arts continues to struggle when it comes to pay, as evident in the latest 100 best-paid athletes list for 2024, which does not feature a single MMA star. Meanwhile, boxing, a sport often criticized for its chaotic structure, boasts multiple entries on the list, including Tyson Fury ($147M), Oleksandr Usyk ($122M), Canelo Álvarez ($73M), Anthony Joshua ($60M), Jake Paul ($48M), and Naoya Inoue ($42M).
100 best paid athletes in 2024:
Cristiano Ronaldo ($260M) – Soccer
Stephen Curry ($153.8M) – Basketball
Tyson Fury ($147M) – Boxing
Lionel Messi ($135M) – Soccer
LeBron James ($133.2M) – Basketball
Neymar ($133M) – Soccer
Oleksandr Usyk ($122M) – Boxing
Karim Benzema ($116M) – Soccer
Kylian Mbappé ($110M) – Soccer
Jon Rahm ($105.8M) – Golf
Scottie Scheffler ($104.3M) – Golf
Dak Prescott ($100.4M) – Football
Giannis Antetokounmpo ($97.8M) – Basketball
Kevin Durant ($93.1M) – Basketball
Jared Goff ($85.8M) – Football
Jordan Love ($81.6M) – Football
Rory McIlroy ($79.8M) – Golf
Max Verstappen ($76M) – Racing
Patrick Mahomes ($73.1M) – Football
Canelo Álvarez ($73M) – Boxing
Shohei Ohtani ($72.5M) – Baseball
Lewis Hamilton ($60.1M) – Racing
Joe Burrow ($70.7M) – Football
Erling Haaland ($70M) – Soccer
Justin Herbert ($67.6M) – Football
Damian Lillard ($65.8M) – Basketball
Kirk Cousins ($65M) – Football
Tiger Woods ($62.1M) – Golf
Yoshinobu Yamamoto ($61M) – Baseball
Anthony Joshua ($60M) – Boxing
Joel Embiid ($58.4M) – Basketball
Nikola Jokic ($57.5M) – Basketball
Jimmy Butler ($56.9M) – Basketball
Luka Dončić ($55.9M) – Basketball
Bradley Beal ($55.9M) – Basketball
Paul George ($55.8M) – Basketball
Xander Schauffele ($55.8M) – Golf
Mohamed Salah ($55M) – Soccer
Vinícius Júnior ($55M) – Soccer
Kawhi Leonard ($54.8M) – Basketball
Max Scherzer ($54M) – Baseball
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ($52.9M) – Basketball
Jannik Sinner ($52.3M) – Tennis
Riyad Mahrez ($52M) – Soccer
James Harden ($51.8M) – Basketball
Devin Booker ($51.1M) – Basketball
Zion Williamson ($50.3M) – Basketball
Kyrie Irving ($49.8M) – Basketball
Trevor Lawrence ($49M) – Football
Klay Thompson ($48.8M) – Basketball
Jayson Tatum ($48.6M) – Basketball
Jake Paul ($48M) – Boxing
Trae Young ($47.7M) – Basketball
Travis Kelce ($47.4M) – Football
Aaron Judge ($47.4M) – Baseball
Aaron Rodgers ($47.2M) – Football
Tyrrell Hatton ($47.1M) – Golf
Josh Allen ($47.1M) – Football
Russell Wilson ($47M) – Football
Anthony Davis ($46.9M) – Basketball
Deshaun Watson ($46.8M) – Football
Anthony Edwards ($46.8M) – Basketball
Tua Tagovailoa ($46.7M) – Football
Zach LaVine ($46.4M) – Basketball
Jalen Hurts ($46.1M) – Football
Joaquin Niemann ($45.9M) – Golf
Sadio Mané ($45.5M) – Soccer
Justin Jefferson ($45.3M) – Football
Karl-Anthony Towns ($45.1M) – Basketball
Justin Verlander ($44.5M) – Baseball
CeeDee Lamb ($44.3M) – Football
Rudy Gobert ($44M) – Basketball
Brian Burns ($43.9M) – Football
Donovan Mitchell ($43.8M) – Basketball
Jaylen Brown ($43.7M) – Basketball
Jose Altuve ($43.6M) – Baseball
Ja Morant ($43.2M) – Basketball
Collin Morikawa ($43.1M) – Golf
Fred VanVleet ($42.6M) – Basketball
Kyler Murray ($42.4M) – Football
Naoya Inoue ($42M) – Boxing
Harry Kane ($42M) – Soccer
Pascal Siakam ($42M) – Basketball
Jrue Holiday ($41.2M) – Basketball
Ben Simmons ($41M) – Basketball
Mike Trout ($40.5M) – Baseball
Carlos Alcaraz ($40.4M) – Tennis
Jacob deGrom ($40.3M) – Baseball
Matthew Stafford ($39.5M) – Football
Kevin De Bruyne ($39.5M) – Soccer
Jamal Murray ($38.9M) – Basketball
CJ McCollum ($38.7M) – Basketball
De’Aaron Fox ($38.6M) – Basketball
Corey Seager ($38.5M) – Baseball
Gerrit Cole ($38.4M) – Baseball
Anthony Rendon ($38.3M) – Baseball
Bryson DeChambeau ($38.2M) – Golf
Michael Porter Jr. ($37.7M) – Basketball
Baker Mayfield ($37.6M) – Football
Daniel Jones ($37.5M) – Football
