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Career-worst night for NiJaree Canady in Texas Tech softball’s WCWS loss to Texas
Why Texas Tech, Texas will win 2025 WCWS It’s a Lone Star State Women’s College World Series this year, and reporter Jenni Carlson breaks down one reason Texas Tech will win and one reason Texas will win the WCWS. OKLAHOMA CITY — The final game of the 2025 season was one to forget for NiJaree […]


Why Texas Tech, Texas will win 2025 WCWS
It’s a Lone Star State Women’s College World Series this year, and reporter Jenni Carlson breaks down one reason Texas Tech will win and one reason Texas will win the WCWS.
OKLAHOMA CITY — The final game of the 2025 season was one to forget for NiJaree Canady in the Texas Tech softball team’s Game 3 loss to Texas in the championship of the Women’s College World Series.
Canady went to the circle for the third straight day against the Longhorns and got roughed up from the jump. Texas plated five runs in the bottom of the first and cruised to a 10-4 win to claim the national championship.
Canady had been stellar all season but the Longhorns were on her out the gate on Friday at Devon Park. She got through the first inning but not before surrendering five runs (all earned) on five hits and two strikeouts.
It was just the second time in Canady’s career she allowed five earned runs, the first coming back in the 2024 Super Regionals against LSU.
Canady struck out swinging in her only plate appearance of the night. She was relieved in the circle by Chloe Riassetto and at the plate by Raegan Jennings.
Earlier on Friday, it was reported that Canady had signed another seven-figure name, image and likeness deal with The Matador Club to return to Texas Tech next season.
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Texas Tech built ‘best team money can buy.’ And Big 12 coaches have thoughts
By David Ubben, Justin Williams and Chris Vannini FRISCO, Texas — Texas Tech has become one of the splashiest stories of the college football offseason thanks to the money poured into its 2025 roster. And opposing Big 12 coaches have taken notice. “They’ve built the best team money can buy,” one conference head coach told The […]

By David Ubben, Justin Williams and Chris Vannini
FRISCO, Texas — Texas Tech has become one of the splashiest stories of the college football offseason thanks to the money poured into its 2025 roster. And opposing Big 12 coaches have taken notice.
“They’ve built the best team money can buy,” one conference head coach told The Athletic. “But if they don’t win the Big 12, holy cow.”
He was among a dozen Big 12 head coaches The Athletic interviewed about Texas Tech’s spending spree at the league’s media days this week, offering anonymity in exchange for their candor. The responses ranged from good-natured to cynical, with at least a touch of jealousy.
“Good for them. Hell, if I had Cody Campbell, I’d be doing sleepovers at his house,” said one coach of the Texas Tech billionaire booster who has become a significant figure in college sports. “‘Hey, best buddy. How can I help you?’ You sh—in’ me? I don’t blame them. If you’re gonna buy a player, buy the right one. And they bought some good ones.”
The program, which has benefited from an influx of name, image and likeness spending in recent years, doubled down this offseason. Texas Tech athletes will earn roughly $55 million in NIL across all sports in 2025-26, including $20.5 million in direct revenue sharing under the recently approved House settlement. Tech star softball pitcher NiJaree Canady is entering her second year with a seven-figure deal, and men’s basketball standout JT Toppin is back on a deal worth more than $3 million. But a large chunk of that money is invested in a football roster that added 20-plus transfers — many highly coveted — and retained a number of core players with the help of frontloaded NIL deals from the Matador Club collective, co-founded by Campbell and fellow alum and oil magnate John Sellers.
It’s a massive investment for any school, particularly a Big 12 program that is not a traditional blue blood. But Tech, coming off an 8-5 record in 2024, isn’t shying from it.
“I do think people feel a little threatened,” Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire said in an interview with The Athletic. “The last box (to check) is, Texas Tech has never won the Big 12, never played in the Big 12 championship. That’s why this year is so critical.”
The players are embracing it as well. “I love the bull’s-eye we got on our back,” senior quarterback Behren Morton said.
Count Colorado coach Deion Sanders, a longtime admirer of McGuire from their high school coaching days, among those paying attention.
“Yeah, Joey got some money! Spending that money! I love it,” Sanders said Wednesday from the Big 12 event’s main stage. “Can you send a few of those dollars to us so we can get some of those players, too?”
Others were less enthused.
“I mean, it’s childish. I think it’s, ‘Hey, look at me,’” said another coach. “I don’t think it’s good for college football.”
Six coaches said they wished they had similar financial support and would do the same if they were in McGuire’s (very expensive) shoes.
“It’s awesome if you got it,” said one coach. “I wish I had it, oh, my gosh.”
“Good for them,” said another. “I’m jealous.”
Others scoffed at the extent of the spending and how it might impact the locker room.
“Ridiculous. …They’re not just outbidding, they’re outbidding (other teams) by 3X,” said one coach. “Wild, but it will be interesting. If the players are good kids, about the right things and about winning, I think it’ll go great. If they’re about themselves, the first time adversity hits will define them.”
Another suggested that “the pressure that’s going to come with all the money Texas Tech spent is going to be tough.”
A couple of coaches questioned the sustainability and legitimacy of the dollar figures being thrown around, with one calling it “asinine.” Another mentioned conflicting reports over 2026 offensive line recruit Felix Ojo, who committed to the Red Raiders last weekend and agreed to a three-year revenue sharing contract. Ojo’s agent said the deal is worth $5.1 million, but multiple program sources told The Athletic it’s worth $2.3 million with the potential to increase.
Another coach expressed frustration that Texas Tech’s roster was being paid 10 times what he was paying his players.
“I don’t know what to believe. I don’t even know how it’s possible,” said the coach. “Those are big numbers. There will be a lot of young men taking pay cuts when they get done playing college football.”
A few coaches stressed that NIL spending doesn’t always buy wins, with one stating: “Let’s see how it plays out. Complaining, b—ing, whining, nobody wants to hear that.”
A different coach was more realistic about the advantages in a conference in which most schools don’t have anywhere near the same level of resources. That doesn’t prevent others from competing on the field, as evidenced by Arizona State winning the league title in 2024 with a roster budget that ranked in the “middle to lower middle” of the Big 12’s 16 teams, according to Brittani Willett, the president of the Sun Angel Collective, in December. But financially, perhaps only BYU’s booster network has the capital to keep pace with Tech, with the coach comparing it to the payroll disparities in Major League Baseball.
“Some people are going to spend like the Yankees and Dodgers and some people are going to spend like the Rays and the Royals,” he said. “And that doesn’t mean we all don’t have a chance. But it’s tough.”
It’s also unclear how the House settlement will impact those disparities. The frontloaded NIL deals this offseason were a one-time way to supplement the new financial model that started on July 1, which caps a school’s revenue sharing at $20.5 million in the first year and aims to restrict the lucrative “pay for play” NIL deals popularized by collectives. If the settlement works as intended in future years, this should curb third-party NIL spending and level the financial playing field, though many coaches remain dubious the richest programs will fall in line.
“Some schools are not gonna let it happen. They’ve done it one way, and they’re gonna keep doing it that way. They don’t want the gap to get closer,” said one coach.
If that’s the case, Texas Tech seems poised to keep spending in a sport that has long favored the fortunate — to the envy of those vying for the Big 12 throne.
“If it simply boils down to whoever has rich boosters wins football games, that’s bad,” said a coach.
But every man has a price.
“Don’t hate the player, hate the game,” he said. “If we had that money, I would have wanted to do the same thing.”
(Photo of Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire: Raymond Carlin III / Imagn Images)
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‘Don’t Make Sense’ — Colorado HC Deion Sanders Provides Alternate NIL Idea Amid Inequality in College Football
Deion Sanders stood at the podium during Big 12 Media Days with a message that addressed college football’s biggest problem. The Colorado head coach wasn’t mincing words about NIL deals and the chaos they’ve created. His solution? Stop pretending the current system works and start copying what does. Why Does Colorado HC Deion Sanders Think […]

Deion Sanders stood at the podium during Big 12 Media Days with a message that addressed college football’s biggest problem.
The Colorado head coach wasn’t mincing words about NIL deals and the chaos they’ve created. His solution? Stop pretending the current system works and start copying what does.
Why Does Colorado HC Deion Sanders Think NIL Creates an Unfair Playing Field?
The college football landscape has shifted rapidly, largely due to the rise of NIL deals. While these opportunities benefit student-athletes, they have also deepened the divide between powerhouse programs and those with limited funding.
Wealthier schools now leverage major donor support and lucrative endorsements to secure elite talent, leaving smaller programs struggling to compete. As these major developments continue to unfold, Sanders has closely monitored them, expressing concern about the NCAA’s uncertain role in this evolving system.
Colorado head coach Deion Sanders has reemerged on the college football stage, and with him comes a renewed critique of the current state of NIL deals. Speaking at Big 12 Media Days, Sanders didn’t hold back while addressing the competitive disparity NIL has introduced into the sport.
He pointed directly at the imbalance in spending among programs and its visible impact on postseason appearances. “All you gotta do is look at the [CFP] and see what those teams spent, and you’ll understand darn well why they’re in the playoffs,” Sanders said.
His frustration was rooted not in the principle of player compensation, which he supports, but in the lack of structure guiding it. Sanders voiced concern over how programs now land recruits based primarily on NIL money rather than coaching or development.
“You got a guy that’s not that darn good, but he could go to another school and they give him a half a million dollars and you can’t compete with that,” he said. “We’re not complaining because all these coaches up here could coach their butts off… but what’s going on right now don’t make sense.”
Sanders noted that schools with the largest donor bases are stockpiling talent, while others simply can’t keep pace financially.
“And you’re talking about equality, not equality, like equal, I guess, equality. And all you have to do is look at the playoffs and see what those teams spent, and you understand darn they’re wider in the playoffs.”
What Solution Does Sanders Propose for College Football’s NIL Problem?
Sanders has long advocated for NIL regulations and, earlier in April, proposed a clear solution: a salary cap mirroring the NFL’s structure.
“There should be some kind of cap,” he said in an interview with USA Today‘s Jarrett Bell. “Our game should emulate the NFL game in every aspect. Rules. Regulations. Whatever the NFL rules, the college rules should be the same.”
Sanders believes a structured cap would allow fairness to prevail across programs of varying size and resources. This approach would level the playing field by preventing the wealthiest programs from simply outspending their competition for top talent.
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However, the current trajectory suggests his concerns are only growing. As part of a recently approved antitrust settlement in the House v. NCAA case, schools will soon be permitted to share up to $20.5 million annually with athletes. However, for Sanders, that measure falls short of addressing the core issue.
“It’s kind of hard to compete with somebody who’s given $25, $30 million to a darn freshman class,” he said, pointing out the growing gap between schools flush with cash and those without such advantages.
Sanders’ message was direct and uncompromising. Without firm guidelines, the sport risks becoming a predictable cycle dominated by the wealthiest programs. His NFL-style salary cap proposal represents a fundamental shift toward structured competition rather than the current free-for-all approach that has transformed college recruiting into a bidding war.
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What is NIL Go? Explaining the College Sports Commission’s initiative to monitor name, image and likeness
College sports entered an entirely new, and entirely unprecedented, era on July 1 when the House v. NCAA settlement finally took effect. For the first time ever, schools can directly pay players for performance via revenue sharing contracts. To coincide with the change, the College Sports Commission (CSC) was created to handle regulation and enforcement […]

College sports entered an entirely new, and entirely unprecedented, era on July 1 when the House v. NCAA settlement finally took effect. For the first time ever, schools can directly pay players for performance via revenue sharing contracts.
To coincide with the change, the College Sports Commission (CSC) was created to handle regulation and enforcement of player compensation issues. Among the CSC’s responsibilities, in cooperation with Deloitte, is the policing of name, image and likeness deals.
The CSC and Deloitte launched an NIL Go portal to ensure “fair market value” and valid business purpose based on an actual endorsement. While the technicalities and qualifications of a valid NIL deal were nebulous for the first week of the revenue sharing era, the CSC released information Thursday clarifying exactly what qualifies as a legitimate NIL deal.
How athletes will be paid as July 1 ushers in new era for college sports: NIL changes, enforcement, contracts
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The NIL Go portal allows student-athletes a way to report third-party NIL deals to be evaluated for rules compliance. An athlete can do this before accepting a deal to ensure that their eligibility will not be impacted.
NIL deals will be judged on a set of three criteria:
- Payor Association: “The relationship between the payor and the student-athlete’s school”
- Valid Business Purpose: “Whether the payor is seeking the use of the student-athlete’s NIL for a valid business purpose, meaning to sell a good or service to the public for profit”
- Range of Compensation: “Whether the compensation paid to the student-athlete is commensurate with compensation paid to similarly situated individuals”
Payor Association
The “Payor Association” category is especially important given that, under previous NIL guidance, boosters could facilitate deals with prospective athletes. Under the new NIL Go guidelines, boosters would be classified as an “associated entity.”
The CSC also classifies “associated entities” as:
- Those that are known or “should have been known” to an athletic department that exist with the express purpose of either promoting an institutions athletics programs or creating NIL opportunities for an institution’s student-athletes — i.e., an NIL collective.
- An entity that has been directed by an athletics department to assist in recruitment or retention of athletes.
- An entity controlled by someone or something other than a publicly traded corporation.
It is not clear whether NIL deals facilitated by “associated entities” will be denied immediately by the CSC, but they will be subject to further scrutiny.
Valid Business Purpose
The Valid Business Purpose qualification is rather self-explanatory. Instead of just handing an athlete a contract under the mask of an NIL deal, any deal that an athlete enters into must demonstrate “Evidence of using the student-athlete’s NIL to promote a good or service being offered to the public for profit.”
Specifically, NCAA Rule 22.1.3 — the valid business purpose requirement — prohibits NIL collectives from paying athletes to appear on behalf of the collective at an event, even if said event is open to the public. The purpose of the event would be to raise money for the collective, which does not provide a good or service to the general public for profit — even those collectives that sell merchandise.
Now were a restaurant or an apparel company to strike a similar bargain, it would satisfy the valid business purpose requirement, since the aforementioned industries do provide a service to the public in exchange for money. Collectives can still act as quasi-marketing agencies that match athletes with businesses.
Range of Compensation
The CSC will also ensure that an athlete’s NIL compensation is “commensurate with compensation paid to similarly situated individuals with comparable NIL value.” Essentially, is the deal a fair deal from a numbers perspective?
Several factors will be taken into consideration when calculating an athlete’s Range of Compensation (RoC), including “the deal’s performance obligations, the student-athlete’s athletic performance and social media reach, the local market and the market reach of his or her institution and program.” So, an athlete like Texas quarterback Arch Manning will have a higher RoC than, say, a freshman punter and, therefore, he’ll have an easier time pitching deals with a considerably higher monetary value.
Deal Review
Once an athlete submits a third-party NIL deal to the NIL Go portal, the CSC will analyze the information provided. There are three outcomes that can be reached:
- Cleared: The deal can proceed.
- Not Cleared: The deal does not meet necessary requirements, but there are other options.
- Flagged for Additional Review: If there are legitimate concerns about any of the above categories, the athlete will be notified and and investigation will be launched to review the terms.
An athlete does have some recourse if the deal is simply “Not Cleared.” They can revise the deal to ensure that it meets all three of the requirements, they can cancel the deal and return any money they may have already received, or they can appeal the decision to a neutral arbitrator.
It should be noted that athletes risk punishment, including a potential loss of playing eligibility, only if they go through with a deal that was “Not Cleared” without addressing any of the concerns identified by the CSC.
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‘College Football 26’ NIL Checks Hit Sparking Hilarious Response
iStockphoto / © Ben Queen-Imagn Images Audio By Carbonatix The College Football 26 video game dropped this week, resulting in a significant payday for NCAA student-athletes. Each player whose name, image, and likeness were used received a $1,500 check from EA Sports. Western Kentucky teammates are wasting no time spending that dough. A viral TikTok video […]


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The College Football 26 video game dropped this week, resulting in a significant payday for NCAA student-athletes. Each player whose name, image, and likeness were used received a $1,500 check from EA Sports.
Western Kentucky teammates are wasting no time spending that dough. A viral TikTok video revealed how roster members plan on using their cash.
The video game franchise resumed after a decade-long pause thanks to changes in the college football landscape. NIL payments are now legal. In exchange for payment, the game is able to use players’ images, even if that likeness isn’t 100% accurate.
Last year’s total payout to players was around $600. This year, those athletes saw a huge raise.
Safety Virgil Marshall has been building anticipation for the video game drop on social media. He’s been looking forward to his payday for some time.
The money hit the bank this week for those at Western Kentucky following the game’s release on July 10th. Marshall was over the moon.
The $1,500 payments give players a little extra spending money to enjoy before kicking off their 2025 seasons. It seems Marshall, who’s entering his fourth year with the Hilltoppers, plans to put his check to good use.
What will Western Kentucky players do with their ‘College Football 26’ NIL checks?
Marshall hasn’t yet unveiled exactly how he intends to spend his dough. He did ask a few teammates their thoughts, though. The answers were incredible.
“Ruth Chris?” one player joked, hinting at a celebratory steak dinner. “Full [tattoo] sleeve on the way,” said another.
Defensive lineman Jakeem Fletcher’s reaction might’ve been the best. “I’m real blessed, bro. Real blessed,” he replied. That’s what it’s all about!
Virgil Marshall posted a follow-up video to grab a few more reactions. The responses, again, didn’t disappoint.
Others around college football have had similar reactions to the College Football 26 NIL checks. Most are appreciative of not only being featured in the game but also landing that notable deposit.
Tulane freshman wide receiver Oliver Mitchell Jr. was speechless. He appeared extremely thankful for the chance to be paid while doing what he enjoys. That $1,500 can go a long way for a teenager.
With payments beginning to hit college football players’ bank accounts, we can likely expect to see a few more of these viral videos as the offseason winds down.
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An NIL Salary Cap Will Just Reignite Under
Colorado Buffaloes Head Football Coach Deion Sanders thinks the NIL system currently in place for college athletics is an inherently unfair system and Dan Patrick doesn’t disagree. Dan’s real concern is that the salary cap in college sports will only bring back the days of shady side deals with boosters and schools finding clandestine ways […]
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Top 10 Richest Boxers in the World — A Net Worth and Legacy Breakdown
Boxing remains one of the most historically lucrative sports, consistently producing legends whose wealth rivals that of superstars in any profession. In 2025, the richest boxers in the world aren’t just athletic icons—they’ve built diversified empires through massive fight purses, pay-per-view revenues, endorsements, liquor brands, and savvy business moves. This comprehensive ranking explores who holds […]

Boxing remains one of the most historically lucrative sports, consistently producing legends whose wealth rivals that of superstars in any profession. In 2025, the richest boxers in the world aren’t just athletic icons—they’ve built diversified empires through massive fight purses, pay-per-view revenues, endorsements, liquor brands, and savvy business moves. This comprehensive ranking explores who holds the title of richest boxers of all time, spotlighting current champions in the richest boxers in 2025 list. We’ll also dive into the question how much do boxers get paid?, unpacking what drives their staggering net worth.
- Earnings include in-ring pay, revenue share from megafights, sponsorships, and brand equity
- Differences between active champions and retired legends illuminate how net worth evolves across boxing careers
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1. Floyd Mayweather Jr. Net Worth – ~$400 Million
Floyd “Money” Mayweather sits firmly at the peak of the richest boxers of all time, boasting an estimated net worth of around $400 million. His unmatched financial success stems from a combined haul of over $1.2 billion in career earnings, with individual purses topping $40 million for fights like his bout with Canelo. Mayweather turned the question of how much do boxers get paid? into a spectacle—his purse shores, world championship legacy, and promotional control (via Mayweather Promotions) cemented him as a pay-per-view machine and earnings titan.
- Built Mayweather Promotions into a dominant force, ensuring maximum revenue from PPV
- Continues to earn heftily from exhibition matches, endorsements, and brand appearances

2. George Foreman Net Worth – ~$300 Million
George Foreman, a heavyweight icon, rounds out the top echelons of the richest boxers in the world with a net worth near $300 million. Although smaller than Mayweather’s fortune, Foreman’s success is driven by one revolutionary product: the George Foreman Grill, earning him over $200 million from royalties. His boxing legacy, including world heavyweight titles in two different eras, supports a long-lasting celebrity brand. In 2025, he’s a clear example of how sporting legacy can turn into entrepreneurial wealth.
- Foreman’s grill transformed from athlete endorsement into a multi-million-dollar independent income stream
- Remains a mainstream household name through licensing deals and motivational appearances

3. Canelo Álvarez Net Worth – ~$300 Million
Active superstar Canelo Álvarez already ranks among the richest boxers in 2025 with an estimated net worth of $300 million. He shocked the world with a $365 million, five-year DAZN contract in 2018 and has since topped that with Saudi-backed megadeals. His purse for fights often reach $50 million, answering emphatically how much do boxers get paid? Canelo’s wealth is also fueled by real estate investments, tequila partnerships, and plans for his own production label, positioning him firmly among the current generation of billionaire-worthy boxers.
- 2018 DAZN deal and subsequent Saudi partnerships set pay-per-view benchmarks
- Expanding his empire beyond the ring with real estate and liquor brands
4. Manny Pacquiao Net Worth – ~$220 Million
Manny Pacquiao’s journey from poverty to being one of the richest boxers of all time is legendary. His tough early life shaped a fighter who went on to earn over $500 million in the ring and transform that into a respected political and business career. With a net worth around $220 million, Pacquiao has leveraged his stardom into real estate, philanthropy, and media presence—even serving as a Philippine senator. He set a gold standard for how boxers can build lasting wealth off-fight.
- Pacquiao’s fight protests generated billions in pay-per-view revenue across career
- Blended athletic success with political stature and investments to sustain wealth

5. Oscar De La Hoya Net Worth – ~$200 Million
Oscar De La Hoya combines athletic greatness with entrepreneurial skill to rank among the top richest boxers in the world. With a net worth of about $200 million, “The Golden Boy” parlayed victory in the ring into founding Golden Boy Promotions, producing giant PPV events, and handling marquee fighters. His diversified income—covering talent management, media deals, and real estate investments—answers how much do boxers get paid? by showing it’s not just the fighter’s purse but also promotional upside that matters.
- Golden Boy Productions drove an estimated $700 million in pay-per-view revenue
- Continues to manage and invest in fighters, expanding wealth beyond personal bouts
6. Tyson Fury Net Worth – ~$160 Million
Tyson Fury has grown into one of the richest boxers in 2025 with a net worth around $160 million. Known for his knockout style and charisma, Fury has headlined global PPVs, taking home purse splits worth tens of millions. He diversified his wealth through ownership of the Furocity energy drink, live events, and Netflix specials—demonstrating how modern boxing superstars answer the question how much do boxers get paid? by leveraging brand-building outside the ring.
- Purse splits from Wilder trilogy and Usyk fights amassed huge paydays
- Furocity and broadcast deals diversify income beyond fight night
7. Lennox Lewis Net Worth – ~$180 Million
Lennox Lewis sustained his position among the richest boxers of all time through career longevity and smart investments. With an estimated net worth of $180 million, Lewis earned hundreds of millions from high-profile heavyweight fights, pay-per-view revenue, endorsements, and post-career broadcasting. His savvy management of boxing wealth shows how fighters can maintain and grow wealth after retiring, especially when paired with brand licensing and media roles.
- Earnings from highlight heavyweight bouts translated into long-term financial stability
- Investments in sports programming and media engagements ensure continuous revenue
8. Anthony Joshua Net Worth – ~$150 Million
Anthony Joshua, one of today’s most recognized heavyweight boxers, holds a net worth near $150 million and is among the richest boxers in the world currently active. His global appeal, title fights, and multimedia endorsements—from Under Armour to Beats—demonstrate how newer generations sustain wealth. He also invests in startups and properties, proving modern boxers can combine athletic success with long-term enterprise.
- Joshua generated PPV revenue in the hundreds of millions through elite title defenses
- His activist investments hint at a business trajectory that continues beyond boxing

9. Oleksandr Usyk Net Worth – ~$100 Million
Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk ranks among the richest fighters today with a net worth of about $100 million. Known for technical mastery and cultural pride, Usyk’s purse splits in key bouts earned him tens of millions. Despite geopolitical challenges, sponsorships, charitable work, and diversified investment interests support his wealth profile—illustrating how top athletes monetize both performance and purpose.
- Secured $122 million in earnings in 2024 alone, ranking him among highest-paid combat athletes
- Philanthropy and brand partnerships reinforce financial and cultural prominence

10. Gervonta “Tank” Davis Net Worth – ~$60 Million
Gervonta “Tank” Davis is a rising star among the richest boxers in 2025, with a fast-growing net worth near $10 million. Even without mega-bout recognition, Tank consistently earns six- to seven-figure purses, supplemented by sponsorship and PPV revenue—clear proof that modern stars can ascend to elite wealth within a few years of debut.
- Fights have drawn purses of $10–20 million, showcasing current pay scales for top talent
- Endorsements and streaming rights highlight evolving digital income models in boxing
From Floyd Mayweather’s domination at the top to the active superstars like Canelo and Fury, the richest boxers in the world continue to shape the sport’s financial landscape. They’ve proven that once-unimaginable pay-per-view revenue, spectacle contract booms, brand expansions, and business investments can push a fighter’s net worth well into the hundreds of millions. As how much do boxers get paid? becomes more than just purse size and evolves into empire-building, boxing’s elite aren’t just winning in the ring—they’re rewriting the playbook on athletic wealth.
FAQ – Richest Boxers in the World
Who are the richest boxers in 2025?
Top earners include Floyd Mayweather, George Foreman, Canelo Álvarez, Manny Pacquiao, Oscar De La Hoya, Tyson Fury, Lennox Lewis, Anthony Joshua, Oleksandr Usyk, and Gervonta Davis.
Who is the richest boxer of all time?
Floyd Mayweather, with a net worth around $400 million, holds that title.
How much do top boxers get paid per fight?
Megabouts pay anywhere from $40 million to over $100 million combined with PPV and brand revenue.
What contributes most to a boxer’s net worth?
Fight purses, share of PPV, sponsorships, promotions, liquor brands, media deals, and investments.
Do retired boxers stay wealthy in 2025?
Yes—legends like Mayweather, Foreman, Lewis, and De La Hoya maintain wealth through media and business ventures.
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