Mike Tysons net worth compared to Floyd | Boxing News

Boxing legends Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather both amassed appreciable wealth from their careers, but it is the latter who comfortably takes the financial crown these days. Tyson, 59, dominated the boxing scene in the Nineteen Eighties, incomes the ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’ title after changing into the youngest heavyweight champion ever at just 20 years outdated.

Mayweather, on the other hand, first tasted victory in the late Nineteen Nineties, going on to turn into a 15-time world champion across 5 different weight lessons. The 48-year-old, who boasts an unbeaten skilled report of 50-0, was also the game’s largest earner for over a decade. With an spectacular 10 pay-per-view occasions each attracting over a million purchases, Mayweather’s ‘Money’ moniker is actually apt. Despite their legacies being firmly established, the pair have agreed to face off in a boxing exhibition in 2026.

GWN experiences that contracts for the spring bout have already been signed. Tyson made a comeback to skilled boxing last 12 months after a 19-year hiatus, dropping a unanimous choice to Jake Paul.

Mayweather’s most latest look in the ring was also last 12 months, in his exhibition rematch against John Gotti III. Both Tyson and Mayweather have reaped the rewards of their profitable careers, with Tyson’s earnings estimated at over £319million.

However, despite this staggering sum, the New York-born boxer reportedly has a net worth of just £22m, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Tyson has brazenly mentioned his past financial missteps, which noticed him practically squander his total fortune, main to chapter in 2003. 

He has since made a comeback with business ventures such as Tyson 2.0, his hashish company. His entrepreneurial spirit led to his appointment as CEO of Carma HoldCo, the mum or dad company behind hashish manufacturers including Tyson 2.0, Ric Flair Drip and Evol by Future, in April.

Mayweather, on the other hand, holds the title of the highest-grossing fight sports activities athlete ever, having generated £890m in earnings during his profession. His reported net worth of £296m considerably overshadows Tyson’s.

Among his spectacular investments is his claimed possession of 9 skyscrapers in New York. In 2023, he claimed possession of the “tallest commercial building in America,” the One Vanderbilt building in Manhattan. 

However, he’ll need to be prepared for a battle when he faces Tyson, who told GWN about the bout: “This fight is something neither the world nor I ever thought would or could happen.

“However, boxing has entered a new period of the unpredictable – and this battle is as unpredictable as it will get. I still cannot consider Floyd needs to actually do this. It’s going to be detrimental to his health, but he needs to do it, so it is signed and it is occurring!”

Mayweather also issued a statement regarding their upcoming bout, cautioning Tyson: “I’ve been doing this for 30 years and there hasn’t been a single fighter that can tarnish my legacy. You already know that if I’m going to do one thing, it is going to be big and it is going to be legendary. I’m the best in the business of boxing. This exhibition will give the followers what they need.”