2=. George Foreman, 76-5 (68), Estimated net worth: $250m
IN a career of two halves that spanned 28 years, the dynamite-fisted wrecking ball will be forever remembered by fans for the millions earned in many famous fights, such as against Joe Frazier (twice), Ron Lyle and the Rumble in the Jungle against the legendary Muhammad Ali in 1974. That’s not to mention $12m netted from his 1991 clash with Evander Holyfield, nor the vast sums gained from becoming the oldest heavyweight champion in history three years later, when he knocked out Michael Moorer at the ripe old age of 45. Yet as much as $200m of Foreman’s extraordinary wealth has come from his endorsement of the line of grilling products that, since 1994, have famously borne his name. Manufacturer, Salton Ltd, paid the former fighter, author, preacher and HBO analyst, $138m in 1999 for the exclusive naming rights.
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[sources: TheRichest.com / Boxrec]
