Boxing has been popular since the beginning of the era. Back then, spectators and players could have fun even with less equipment and technology.
Today, it is one of the most successful industries, with countless people making a living and achieving their dreams. Well, indeed, there are several wealthy athletes in this industry today.
Floyd Mayweather (Source: CGTN Africa)
Well, before we begin our list of the “20 Richest Boxers in the World” for 2021. We hope you now have a boxers mini-card.
Also, if you are a huge boxing fan, let's try guessing and see if the name you want to know is on the list.
20 richest boxers in the world
For the information that makes up the list, we checked their career earnings and took inspiration from other sites. Examples of sites to draw inspiration from are Forbes and Celebrity Net Worth.
Anyway, without further ado, let's dive into the list.
20. Miguel Cotto
Miguel Cotto is a former multiple world champion who dedicated 16 years of his life to the ring.
Not to mention that he is also the first Puerto Rican boxer to win a world title in four weight classes, from light welterweight to middleweight.
(Full name: Miguel Ángel Cotto Vázquez, nickname: Junito)
Miguel Cotto (Source: Instagram)
Today, Cotto owns a boxing promotion called "Promociones Miguel Cotto", which runs fight cards in Puerto Rico.
Overall, he is at the bottom of our list of the 20 richest boxers in the world with a net worth of $25 million.
19. Felix Trinidad
Often hailed as one of the best boxers in Puerto Rico, Felix Trinidad today has a net worth of $30 million.
(Full name: Félix Juan Trinidad García, Nickname: Tito)
Felix Trinidad (Source: Instagram)
During his eighteen-year professional boxing career, Trinidad became a three-time world champion.
18. Anthony Mundin
He is followed by Anthony Mundin, a retired professional boxer and former football player with a fortune of $30 million.
Mundine has won WBA super middleweight, IBO middleweight and WBA interim super middleweight twice in his career.
(Full Name: Anthony “The Man” Mundine Jr., Nicknames: The Man, Shock)
Anthony Mundine (Source: Instagram)
In addition, he now owns a sports brand, Boxa, next to the Boxa Bar in Hurstville. However, he was saddened when his cafe was destroyed by fire.
17. Aamir Khan
Aamir Khan is Britain's youngest Olympic medalist and world boxing champion. Currently, the former boxer has a net worth of $30 million and is the owner of Khan Promotions.
Likewise, he owns the Aamir Khan Academy in Pakistan. He is also a co-owner of the Indian Super Fighting League (MMA) and the Super Boxing League.
(Full name: Amir Iqbal Khan, nickname: King)
Aamir Khan (Source: Instagram)
“We are professional boxers. This is what we have become. Boxing is one of the biggest wallets in the sport. And in sports, we probably earn the most. –Aamir Khan.
16. Nassim Hamid
A former boxer, Naseem Hamed played in the ring for ten years and won the World Featherweight Championship, IBO Championship and European Bantamweight Championship.
Currently, his star net worth is $33 million.
(Full name: Nassim Hamid, Nicknames: Prince Nassim and Naz)
Naseem Hamed (Source: Instagram)
By the end of his career, Nassim had missed out on £50million.
“As a fighter, I realize that one of the things we fight for is price. The only thing that motivates us is money. A lot of fighters come for money. –Nassim Hamid.
15. Ricky Hatton
Current boxing promoter and trainer Ricky Hatton is the fifth greatest British boxer of all time. A former boxer, he is also the 11th greatest European fighter of all time.
(Full Name: Richard John Hatton, Nicknames: Killer, Manchester Mexican, Hyde's Pride, Fatton)
Ricky Hatton (Source: Instagram)
Along with a net worth of $40 million, Ricky is one of the most successful and popular British boxers of all time.
14. Bernard Hopkins
Bernard Hopkins spent nearly 3 years in the ring and today has a net worth of $40 million. Not to mention he is widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers of the modern era.
(Full name: Bernard Humphrey Hopkins Jr. Nicknames: Alien, B-Hop, Executioner)
Bernard hopkins
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13. Marvin Hagler
Come or not. At number 13 on our list of "world's richest boxers," is the late boxer and movie actor Marvin Hagler with a net worth of $45 million.
(Full Name: Marvin Nathaniel Hagler, Nickname: Wonderful)
Marvin Hagler (Source: Instagram)
Even today, his 78% knockout rate is undisputed in the middleweight championship.
12. Wladimir Klitchko
Without a doubt, one of the best heavyweight champions of all time, Wladimir Klitschko is worth $60 million.
Over his 20-year career, his fight matches have consistently drawn a global television audience of 30-500 million viewers.
(Full Name: Wladimir Wladimirowitsch Klitschko, Nickname: Dr. Steelhammer)
Wladimir Klitschko (Source: Instagram)
Additionally, Vladimir golfed for the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland.
Not to mention that he also teaches master's students as an adjunct professor at the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland.
11. Anthony Joshua
As a professional boxer, Anthony Joshua is a professional boxer who is currently the second best active heavyweight in the world. Today, he holds the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO and IBO titles.
Moreover, Joshua has a net worth of $60 million and is now one of the best-selling athletes in the world.
(Full name: Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua, Nickname: AJ)
Anthony Joshua (Source: Instagram)
“When you are with rich people, you realize that money is not so impressive; it's about your class, your morals and your behavior. – Anthony Joshua.
10. Vitali Klitchko
Currently, Ukrainian politician and mayor of Kyiv Vitali Klitschko is also a former boxer. Along with his career, Vitali is the only heavyweight boxer to become world champion in three different decades.
(Full name: Vitali Volodymyrovych Klitschko, Nickname: Dr Iron Fist)
Vitali Klitschko (Source: Instagram)
Not to mention, he was also the first boxing world champion to hold a doctorate. degree, now describes a net worth of $60 million.
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9. Sugar Ray Leonard
Our top ten "World's Richest Boxers" is Sugar Ray Leonard, former boxer, actor, and motivational speaker.
With a net worth of $120 million to date, he is also the most prominent boxer with over $100 million in the stock market.
(Full Name: Ray Charles Leonard, Nickname: Sugar)
Sugar Ray Leonard (Source: Instagram)
After retiring from the ring, Sugar also worked for many years as a boxing analyst for ABC, CBS, NBC, ESPN, HBO and EPIX.
“Boxing is a poor man's sport. We can't afford golf or tennis. That's all. This keeps a lot of street children away. It keeps me from living on the streets. –Sugar Ray Leonard.
8. Lennox Lewis
With a net worth of $140 million, Lennox Lewis ranks among the richest fighters in the world.
A former boxer, he won several regional heavyweight titles including European, British and Commonwealth titles.
(Full name: Lennox Claudius Lewis, Nickname: Lion)
Lennox Lewis (Source: Instagram)
“If the money is good, I would love to blow the other side. No problem. –Lennox Lewis
7. Don King
Although Donald King is a controversial figure in the industry, he has been rewarded throughout his career. Thus, he is number seven on the list with a net worth of $150 million.
(Full name: Donald King, nickname: Don)
Don King (Source: Instagram)
Well, Kim is a former boxing promoter known for his boxing history.
“I don't promote boxing, I promote people. Boxing is the catalyst that brings people together. – Don King.
6.Manny Pacquiao
Manny Pacquiao is the first boxer to win consecutive titles in five different weight classes. Besides being a boxer, he is also a Filipino actor and senator.
(Full name: Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao, Nickname: PacMan)
Manny Pacquiao (Source: Instagram)
Not to mention that he is also the chairman of the PDP-Laban party. Currently, he is pictured with a net worth of $190 million.
“Boxing isn't about how you feel. It's your performance. – Manny Pacquiao.
5.Oscar De La Hoya
In fifth place is former boxer Oscar De La Hoya, who won 11 world titles in six weight classes. He is also a former boxing promoter and mixed martial arts (MMA) promoter.
(Full Name: Oscar De La Hoya, Nickname: Golden Boy)
Oscar De La Hoya (Source: Instagram)
Currently, his net worth is $200 million.
“When people say I can't or I can't, I always say I can and I will. –Oscar De La Hoya.
4.George Foreman
The fourth is George Foreman, worth $300 million. He was a former professional boxer, entrepreneur, minister and author.
(full name: George Edward Foreman, nickname: Big George)
George Foreman (Source: Instagram)
Not to mention that he is the oldest world heavyweight champion in history. Additionally, he is a successful entrepreneur and is known for promoting the George Foreman Grill.
“Money is a good thing, but every morning you have to wake up with something no one else in the world does – it's that image. -George Foreman.
3. Bob Arum
Former boxing promoter and lawyer Bob Arum ranks third on the list of the world's richest boxers with a net worth of $300 million.
Arum is also the CEO of Top Rank, a Las Vegas-based professional boxing promotion company.
(Full Name: Robert Arum, Nickname: Bob)
Bob Arum (Source: Instagram)
“I would make a lot of money in the rematch, but that decision was horrible. -Bob Arum.
2. Michael Buffer
In second place is Michael Buffer, a professional boxing and wrestling ring announcer, with a net worth of $400 million.
(Full name: Michael Buffer)
Michael Buffer (Source: Instagram)
Of course, no boxing fanatic will ever forget his slogan: "Get ready to rumble!" »
In fact, the simple tagline has earned him a fortune as he sells it for music, TV, video games, and merchandise.
1 Floyd Mayweather
As of 2021, Floyd Mayweather tops the 20 richest boxers in the world with a net worth of $565 million.
May Weather, as a boxer, ended his boxing chapter with a stunning record of fifty wins and zero losses.
(Full Name: Floyd Joy Mayweather Jr., Nicknames: Pretty Boy, TBE (“The Best Ever”), Money)
Floyd Mayweather (Source: Instagram)
“I'm not fighting for the legacy. I don't fight for everything, I fight for checks. I am in the business of cashing checks. –Floyd Mayweather.
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Overall, our list ends with the best boxer Floyd Mayweather. Here we will briefly introduce the boxer and his wealth.
- Floyd Mayweather
- Michael Buffer
- Bob Arum
- George Foreman
- Oscar De La Hoya
- Manny Pacquiao
- Don King
- Lennox Lewis
- Sugar Ray Leonard
- Vitali Klitschko
- Antoine Joshua
- Wladimir Klitschko
- Marvin hagler
- Bernard hopkins
- Ricky hatton
- Nassim Hamid
- Aamir khan
- Anthony Mundin
- Felix Trinidad
- Miguel Cotto
With that out of the way, we're curious how many names might be correct and if your thoughts match the results. Anyway, for now, until next time!
