Net worth: $140 million
From one inactive great to another, Britain’s Lennox Lewis is one of the best heavyweights that Britain has ever produced, with his $140 million net worth proving this. Competing throughout the 90s, and into the millennium, Lewis held three world heavyweight championships throughout his career.
Despite being born in London, Lewis had the ability to represent Canada at numerous Games throughout his career, winning gold at the 1988 Seoul Olympics in the men’s super-heavyweight boxing. As well as a gold at the Commonwealth Games, Lewis’ transition from amateur success to professional success was as flawless as it comes, and is part of the reason why he is so highly regarded in boxing history.
8Tyson Fury
Net worth: $160 million
The Gypsy King might have lost his two most recent bouts, both to Oleksandr Usyk, but he’s been paid exceptionally well in the process. For his most recent contest with the Ukrainian, he is believed to have earned just shy of $81m!
With fights, and victories, against the likes of Deontay Wilder, Francis Ngannou, Derek Chisora, and Dillian Whyte, as well as a four-year reign as heavyweight champion, it is safe to say Fury has earned the right to live out retirement in the lap of luxury, if he chooses. However, reports persist that he could make a comeback to face off with arch-rival, Anthony Joshua. Should it happen, that fight would boost his impressive fortune ever further.
7Anthony Joshua
Net worth: $199 million
A former two-time world heavyweight champion, Joshua has banked a fortune over the course of his career. ‘AJ’ earned significant sums for his two fights against both Oleksandr Usyk and Andy Ruiz Jr. He then cashed in again when facing former UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou in a highly-anticipated crossover bout.
While he’s suffered some crushing defeats during his time in the ring, Joshua remains a huge star, as evidenced by the eye-watering payday he received to fight social media superstar, Jake Paul. There’s potentially an even bigger purse out there for the 2012 Olympic champion, assuming he finally faces long-time rival Fury.
