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Top Earners Revealed
JAKE PAUL and Tyson Fury are among the six highest-paid boxers globally, according to the latest rankings by Business sports page Sportico.
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Make the Cut
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr are two of the highest-paid athletes in the world, with Fury ranking in the top three for his significant earnings.
Jake Paul Secures a Spot
YouTube sensation turned boxer Jake Paul also secured a place on the list of the world's top earners in the sport of boxing.
Breakdown of Top Earnings
Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo topped the list, followed by basketball star Steph Curry. Fury earned a significant portion of his income through his fights, making it to the top three.
Key Fights and Earnings
Fury had two massive fights against Oleksandr Usyk, with each bout appearing to be worth £55.5m. Usyk, the second highest-paid fighter, earned £96.8m through his fights.
Retirement Plans and Potential Bouts
Despite announcing his retirement, Fury had a mega-bout with Anthony Joshua still on the table. Joshua was the fourth richest boxer on the list, making £47m in total last year.
Notable Matches and Earnings
Canelo Alvarez, above Joshua in earnings, faced Jaime Munguia and Edgar Berlanga in significant fights. Jake Paul, on the other hand, fought three times last year, including a match against Mike Tyson.
Final Fighter on the List
Naoya Inoue, a Japanese pound-for-pound great, rounded off the list of top-earning boxers, taking home £33m in 2024.
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