The top 5 boxers by estimated net worth: featuring Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao and more

Boxers by estimated net worth

FEW would begrudge boxers their earnings, but the number of them making huge amounts is still few when compared with other sports. With that in mind we count down the top 5 living boxers by estimated net worth.

5. Lennox Lewis, 41-2-1 (32), Estimated net worth: $140m
THE last undisputed heavyweight champion of the world has invested his career earnings wisely, andย maximisedย his retirement fund with smart stock investments, endorsementsย and a sizeable property portfolio,ย boostingย his in-ring earnings considerably over recent years. Born in London, Lewis won Olympic gold for Canada in 1988, although returned to his country of birth toย launchย his assault on the pro ranks. He won the WBC title stripped from Riddick Bowe whilst on holiday in December 1992,ย defended it three times, includingย his high-profile fight with Frank Bruno in 1993 that banked him $8m โ€“ the first time two Brits had contested aย heavyweight world championship.ย Two fights with Evander Holyfield in 1999 earned the 6ft 5in puncher aroundย $30m, and he nettedย $17.5m for his 2002 megafight with Mike Tyson, which remains the highest grossing heavyweight PPV inย history.ย Lewisย retired after 2003’s controversial clash with Vitali Klitschko, andย resisted all mega-moneyย offers over the years to sign for a rematch.

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[sources: TheRichest.com / Boxrec]

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