Tyson Fury crowned highest-paid boxer ahead of | Boxing News
Tyson Fury has been named because the highest-earning boxer in 2024, surpassing rivals Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua, in response to Sportico.
Last 12 months, Fury confronted off towards Usyk twice, with their first thrilling encounter in May seeing the Brit initially dominate earlier than the Ukrainian turned the tables and received by cut up determination. The rematch seven months later noticed a comparable sample, with Usyk as soon as again rising victorious through unanimous determination. Despite these losses, Fury nonetheless walked away with two substantial paydays.
A latest listing by Sportico locations him third among the many high 100 highest-paid athletes of final 12 months. These stars collectively earned an estimated $6.2 billion (£4.8bn) in complete income, together with $4.8 billion (£3.7bn) in wage and prize money, and $1.4 billion (£1.1bn) from different sources.
The ‘Gypsy King’ amassed a staggering $147million in complete, with $140m (£112m) coming from his wage and winnings, whereas the remaining $7m (£5m) was earned by way of endorsements. The two-time heavyweight champion out-earned former Barcelona star Lionel Messi by $12m (£9.6m), however fell simply short of basketball famous person Stephen Curry, who raked in $153.8m (£123.2m).
However, it was Al-Nassr ahead Cristiano Ronaldo who claimed the highest spot, pocketing an spectacular $260m (£208.2m). Alongside Fury, 5 different boxers made it into the highest 100 earners. Fury’s 2024 rival, Usyk, was the second highest-paid boxer final 12 months, incomes $122m (£97.7m) in complete, with $120m (£96.1m) coming from his wage and winnings. Football stars Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, Karim Benzema and golfer Jon Rahm additionally featured within the high 10, however there was no place for Canelo Alvarez.
The present super-middleweight champion was the third highest-paid boxer, rating twentieth with a complete income of $73m (£58.4m). His earnings included $65m (£52m) in winnings from his victories over Jaime Munguia and Edgar Berlanga, and $8m (£6.4m) from endorsements.
British boxing sensation Joshua was the joint-highest earner in endorsements, however he did not make it into the highest 20. Instead, ‘AJ’ landed in thirtieth place, raking in a complete of £48m final 12 months, with £40m coming from wage/winnings. The former two-time world champion had two fights in 2024, first crushing Francis Ngannou earlier than struggling a heartbreaking knockout loss to Daniel Dubois in September. Notably, YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul made it into the highest 100 after a profitable 12 months within the ring.
The American chalked up three victories in 2024, defeating Ryan Bourland, Mike Perry and Mike Tyson. In complete, the 28 12 months outdated pocketed £38.4m, with £30.4m coming from wage/winnings and an extra £8m from endorsements. The sixth and remaining boxer within the high 100 is Naoya Inoue, who fought twice final 12 months, beating Luis Nery and TJ Doheny. Overall, the super-bantamweight star earned £33.6m – £28m from wage/winnings and £5.6m from endorsements.
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