Wealthygorilla published a ranking of the top 50 richest boxers in history. It was formed, in particular, based on boxers’ performances and advertising contracts.
The list of the top ten included two representatives of Ukraine — Vitali and Vladimir Klitschko, but the current Ukrainian boxers Alexander Usik and Vasily Lomachenko did not find a place in the top 50.
The publication named the American richest boxer in history Floyd Mayweather. His earnings are estimated at $450 million. In second position is the rival of Muhammad Ali — ; George Foreman ($300 million), while Ali himself is not in the ranking.
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Filipino closes the top three Manny Pacquiao with $200 million.
Vladimir Klitschko was placed in eighth position with $90 million, and Vitaliy Klitschko ($80 million) — by a tenth.
Top 10 richest boxers in history
- Floyd Mayweather (USA) — $450 million;
- George Foreman (USA) — $300 million;
- Manny Pacquiao (Philippines) — $200 million;
- Oscar De La Hoya (USA) — $200 million;
- Saul Alvarez (Mexico) — $180 million;
- Lennox Lewis (UK) — $140 million;
- Sugar Ray Leonard (USA) — $120 million;
- Vladimir Klitschko (Ukraine) — $90 million;
- Anthony Joshua (UK) — $80 million;
- Vitaliy Klitschko (Ukraine) — $80 million
Ukrainian champion Alexander Usik was left out of the ranking. But his future rival, Briton Tyson Fury, took 11th place. During his career, he earned $65 million.
Fury and Usyk will fight on February 17th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Four belts will be at stake: the three (WBA, WBO and IBF) that Usyk owns, as well as Fury’s WBC title.
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