The British edition of the Manchester Evening News has published the top 10 richest boxers in history.
The former hegemon in heavyweight Wladimir Klitschko also made it to the top ten. According to the source, the Ukrainian earned £ 58 million (about $ 79 million) and took tenth place.
< p> – One of the best heavyweights of all time, Wladimir Klitschko has dominated the division for over 10 years. He held five belts for six years, easily dealt with almost everyone thanks to his jab hold technique, & # 8212; writes the edition.
The authors add that the Ukrainian has probably made the most money in his last two fights. Then he received big bonuses for fights with Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. After the defeat of the latter, Vladimir retired.
Anthony Joshua (60 million pounds), Sugar Ray Leonard (88), Tyson Fury (100), Lennox Lewis (103), Saul Alvarez (105 ), Oscar De La Hoya (148), Manny Pacquiao (163), George Foreman (222) and Floyd Mayweather (400).
Athletes' earnings are given in pounds sterling. In order to convert them into dollar equivalent, you need to multiply the amount by 1.36.
The authors of the material do not indicate which particular scheme was used when compiling the rating, as well as whether indexing was carried out. After all, the 100 million earned in 1990 and in 2020 are different things.
In early December 2021, Vladimir Klitschko admitted that he was thinking about a possible return to the ring.
According to him said it could be one battle to break George Foreman's record.