Boxing is one of the sports that increases endurance, improves coordination of movements, strengthens muscles, trains the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, helps to learn to perform several tasks at the same time, namely attack, defend and think over battle tactics. Fighting one's fears and increasing confidence is also an important and positive influence on a person. To become a really successful boxer and receive big fees for fights, you need to love your job, work hard, train, develop a thirst for victory, starting with minor fights where you can prove yourself as a persistent and successful fighter. In this article, we will consider the top 5 most expensive boxers in the world.
Floyd Mayweather (1.2 billion $)
Floyd Mayweather leads the rating of the TOP 5 most expensive boxers in the world, the fighter's earnings are 1.2 billion $, for which Floyd is called Mr. Money. The boxer is known for his agility and precision, as well as special skills in avoiding punches, which were taught by his father and part-time trainer. During his fighting career, he had 50 fights, most of which have championship status and corresponding winning fees, 27 fights ended in a knockout, the fighter also signed several contracts with advertising companies that increase his capital every year.
George Foreman (300 million $)
Legendary American boxer whose earnings are 300 million $. The first earnings for the fight could be from 2 to 5 thousand $, later in the fight against Holyfield the reward was 12.5 thousand dollars. In 1995, according to Forbes magazine, George ranked 6th among the highest paid athletes. Foreman's popularity was also brought by various contracts with advertising companies, in particular, the success brought by the company that manufactured and sold the grill, the "George Foreman Grill" became popular all over the world, which helped to earn more than 200 million dollars.
Manny Pacquiao (200 million $)
Filipino boxer with a fortune of 200 million dollars. During his entire boxing career, he had 72 fights, including 68 wins, 8 losses and two draws. A duel with Floyd Mayweather brought Manny a huge reward of more than 3 million dollars. Pacquiao was the only fighter in history who managed to become a champion in eight weight categories. In 2021, after losing a duel with Yordenis Ugasu, he announced the end of his career. Now he is an official who helps the population of his country.
Oscar De La Hoya (200 million $)
An American boxer who was distinguished by powerful fights and earned about 200 million dollars from them. He became the winner in the weight category of 60 kg at the Olympic Games in Barcelona in 1992, which gave him the opportunity and impetus to switch to professional boxing and start a successful career. The fighter's team was so correctly and successfully selected that they developed such advertising, after which all the tickets for his fights, live broadcasts flew out with crazy speed. He was a 10-time world champion in 6 weight categories. Now, after the end of his career, the ex-boxer is engaged in promotional activities, his work experience and knowledge in this field gave him the opportunity to gather around him successful fighters and actively conduct his activities, which bring good material satisfaction.
Saul Alvarez (180 million $)
A Mexican professional boxer with a fortune of 180 million dollars, considerable success was achieved thanks to dexterity, strength and a special technique. He started his career at the age of 15 (2005) and won his first victory in 2011, and in 2015 he won his first WBC title. Tireless work, thirst for victory, quick adaptation to new challenges and opponents allows a fighter to remain successful. Gaining victory after victory, Saul increases his popularity and earnings every year, and tireless work and respect for the sport make him a boxer for young athletes to follow.
The main goal in professional boxing is monetary reward. Fighters receive compensation for lost health, strength and time, which are used to entertain many people who are interested in boxing and martial arts.