SherifThe roar of the crowd, the glint of a championship belt, the brutal, beautiful science of a perfectly landed punch—boxing is a sport that captivates millions. But beyond the glory and the accolades lies another fierce competition: the battle for financial supremacy. The world’s wealthiest boxers are not just athletes; they are brands, entrepreneurs, and astute investors who have parlayed their prowess in the ring into lasting empires.
A boxer’s wealth is uniquely volatile. Unlike team sports stars with guaranteed contracts, a fighter’s income is often tied to a few nights of work per year. A single loss can derail a mega-fight, while a stunning victory can create a new pay-per-view king. Their net worth is a direct reflection of their drawing power, business savvy, and ability to capitalize on their fame.
As we look ahead to 2025, a mix of established legends, active superstars, and savvy business moguls are poised to dominate the financial rankings. This list projects the top 10 richest boxers, exploring the fights, deals, and ventures that will cement their fortunes.
The Payday Punch: The Top 10 Richest Boxers in the World (2025 Projection)
1. Floyd “Money” Mayweather
Estimated Net Worth (2025): $500+ Million
Status: Retired (Exhibition King)
Topping the list, seemingly in perpetuity, is Floyd Mayweather. The man who perfected the “Money” persona has transitioned from undefeated world champion to the master of the lucrative exhibition match. Since retiring professionally in 2017 after defeating Conor McGregor in a crossover event that reportedly earned him over $275 million, Mayweather has not fought a sanctioned bout.
Instead, he has embarked on a global tour of exhibitions against influencers, MMA fighters, and other boxers. From his showdown with YouTube star Logan Paul to events in Japan, Dubai, and the UK, Mayweather continues to command eight-figure paydays for minimal risk. His company, Mayweather Promotions, continues to grow, promoting rising talent and hosting events. Coupled with his relentless self-promotion, savvy investments, and a portfolio that includes real estate and strip clubs, Mayweather’s wealth is expected to continue its steady climb, solidifying his financial legacy as the richest boxer in history.
2. George Foreman
Estimated Net Worth (2025): $350+ Million
Status: Retired (The Grill King)
The greatest second act in sports history belongs to George Foreman. While his boxing career was legendary—two-time heavyweight champion and an Olympic gold medalist—it is his business acumen that secured his vast wealth. In the 1990s, Foreman licensed his name to Salton, Inc. for the George Foreman Grill.
The product became a global phenomenon, selling over 100 million units. Foreman’s deal reportedly earned him over $200 million in royalties and a final $137.5 million payout when Salton bought out the lifetime rights to his name in 1999. This, combined with his enduring marketability, commentary work, and other endorsements, means the 76-year-old legend’s wealth remains largely untouched by the fluctuations of the sport. He is the ultimate example of a boxer building a fortune that far outlasts his athletic prime.
3. Oscar De La Hoya
Estimated Net Worth (2025): $250+ Million
Status: Retired (Promotional Powerhouse)
“The Golden Boy” was one of the biggest pay-per-view stars of his era, a six-division world champion who fought the biggest names. However, his true genius was revealed after retirement. In 2002, he founded Golden Boy Promotions, which grew into one of the most powerful promotional companies in the sport.
Golden Boy has promoted superstars like Canelo Álvarez (before their split), Ryan Garcia, and countless others. The company’s lucrative broadcasting deals with DAZN and its role as a central player in the boxing ecosystem generate massive revenue. While De La Hoya’s own boxing earnings were substantial, his wealth in 2025 will be overwhelmingly driven by the success of his promotional empire, his real estate investments, and his various business ventures outside the ring.
4. Anthony Joshua
Estimated Net Worth (2025): $200+ Million
Status: Active (Global Superstar)
The British heavyweight has been one of the sport’s biggest earners for nearly a decade. With his Olympic pedigree, charismatic personality, and massive fan base in the UK and Africa, Joshua commands enormous purses. His two fights with Andy Ruiz Jr. and his epic battles against Wladimir Klitschko and Oleksandr Usyk have generated hundreds of millions in revenue.
As he heads into 2025, Joshua’s financial trajectory is poised for another major spike. A potential historic showdown with Tyson Fury, perhaps at Wembley Stadium, would be one of the richest fights in boxing history, likely guaranteeing each fighter over $100 million. Even without that fight, his upcoming bouts will be stadium-filling events. Combined with his hugely lucrative endorsement portfolio, including brands like Under Armour, Jaguar, and Beats, Joshua’s net worth is on a steep upward curve.
5. Saul “Canelo” Álvarez
Estimated Net Worth (2025): $190+ Million
Status: Active (The Face of Boxing)
As the current face of boxing and the undisputed super middleweight champion, Canelo operates on a different financial plane than most active fighters. His groundbreaking $365 million, five-fight deal with DAZN in 2018, though later renegotiated, reset the market for top talent. Every fight he headlines is a major pay-per-view event across North America.
Canelo’s business power has also grown immensely. He freed himself from promotional ties to Oscar De La Hoya and now operates as a free agent, negotiating his own fights and keeping a significantly larger share of the revenue. His own promotion company, Canelo Promotions, adds another revenue stream. With blockbuster fights against the likes of Jaime Munguia, Terence Crawford, or a rematch with Dmitry Bivol on the horizon for 2024/25, Canelo is guaranteed to add tens of millions more to his fortune, inching him closer to the $200 million mark.
6. Mike Tyson
Estimated Net Worth (2025): $20 Million – $30 Million (Ongoing Ventures)
Status: Retired (The Resurgent Icon)
“Iron” Mike Tyson’s financial story is one of the most dramatic: from earning over $300 million in his career to filing for bankruptcy in 2003, and now to a remarkable resurgence. His net worth is notoriously difficult to pin down due to past debts and ongoing ventures, but his earning power in 2025 remains immense.
His cannabis empire, Tyson Ranch, is a multi-faceted business including a 420-acre cannabis farm, products, and even a “resort” in California. Furthermore, his wildly popular podcast, *Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson*, and his 2020 exhibition fight with Roy Jones Jr. (which generated huge PPV numbers) proved his enduring marketability. While his peak fighting wealth is gone, his current business ventures and iconic status ensure a steady and significant income, placing him back among the sport’s financial elite.
7. Tyson Fury
Estimated Net Worth (2025): $85+ Million
Status: Active (The Gypsy King)
The charismatic and unpredictable “Gypsy King” has become the biggest draw in the heavyweight division. His epic trilogy with Deontay Wilder, particularly the second and third fights, earned him career-high purses. Fury’s larger-than-life personality makes him a magnet for pay-per-view buys on both sides of the Atlantic.
The key to Fury’s wealth projection for 2025 is the long-awaited, elusive undisputed heavyweight championship fight. A showdown with Oleksandr Usyk is finalized for 2024, and a victory would set up a monumentally lucrative fight against Anthony Joshua in the UK. A fight of that magnitude could double his net worth overnight. Even without it, his upcoming fights and his best-selling books and media projects will see his wealth climb steadily toward the $100 million threshold.
8. Manny Pacquiao
Estimated Net Worth (2025): $75+ Million
Status: Retired (Philippine Icon & Politician)
The only eight-division world champion in history, Manny Pacquiao’s earnings from his legendary career are well documented. His fights against Mayweather, Juan Manuel Márquez, and Oscar De La Hoya rank among the highest-grossing of all time. However, since retiring and launching a successful political career in the Philippines, his income streams have shifted.
While he continues to earn from endorsements and his own promotional company, his wealth is now more tied to his political influence and business ventures in the Philippines, which include real estate, a professional basketball team, and media production. Though his net worth growth has slowed post-retirement, his established fortune and diversified portfolio keep him firmly planted in the top 10.
9. Ryan Garcia
Estimated Net Worth (2025): $60+ Million
Status: Active (The Social Media Phenom)
Ryan “King Ry” Garcia represents the new generation of boxer. While a talented lightweight contender, his financial power is disproportionately amplified by his staggering social media presence (over 10 million Instagram followers). This makes him a marketer’s dream and allows him to command huge purses and endorsement deals that rival more accomplished champions.
His fight with Gervonta “Tank” Davis in 2023 was a massive financial success, reportedly earning him a career-high purse. As he moves up in weight and continues to headline major events, his earning potential is immense. His deal with Golden Boy Promotions and his own savvy in building his personal brand suggest that by 2025, his net worth could see a meteoric rise, especially if he captures a world title.
10. Gervonta “Tank” Davis
Estimated Net Worth (2025): $15+ Million (Rapidly Growing)
Status: Active (PPV Attraction)
Rounding out the list is the hardest pound-for-pound puncher in boxing, Gervonta Davis. Under the Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) banner and with the backing of Floyd Mayweather’s influence early on, “Tank” has developed into a bona fide pay-per-view star despite not being an undisputed champion.
His fights are events, particularly in his hometown of Baltimore. His victory over Ryan Garcia was a financial blockbuster. As he continues to headline Showtime PPV events and command seven-figure purses, his wealth is accumulating at an accelerating rate. With major fights against other top lightweights like Shakur Stevenson or Vasiliy Lomachenko on the horizon for 2024/25, Davis is poised for a series of career-high paydays that will rapidly shoot him up the wealth rankings.
Conclusion:
The 2025 list reveals a clear evolution in how boxers build wealth. It’s no longer just about winning titles; it’s about winning the marketplace. The formula now includes:
1. Brand Building: The success of Ryan Garcia shows the power of a massive digital following.
2. Promotional Power: The fortunes of De La Hoya and Canelo highlight the value of controlling the promotional side.
3. Strategic Exhibitions: Mayweather and Tyson have created a whole new revenue stream separate from competitive boxing.
4. Business Diversification: The legendary wealth of Foreman is the ultimate goal: creating income streams that are entirely independent of the sport.
As we look to the future, the financial champions will be those who understand that their greatest fight begins after the final bell rings.