Net worth: $200 million
Finding himself the fifth-wealthiest boxer is the Golden Boy, who boasts a staggering net worth of $200 million. Having had a career record of 39-6, De La Hoya enjoyed a healthy 16-year career, with fights against Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr capping off a CV which saw the American never shy away from the hard fights. Having had 11 different world championship reigns, in six different weight classes, De La Hoya has enjoyed just as much success outside the ring, with his work in business earning him the accolade of Promoter of the Year in 2014 from Sports Illustrated.
5Jake Paul
Net worth: $200 million
‘The Problem Child’ may only have had 14 professional boxing contests, but he’s already earned a collossal sum inside the squared circle. The former Disney Channel star really started to rake in the cash when he became a huge name on social media, but the 28-year-old has parlayed that fame into even greater riches since lacing up the gloves.
Despite building much of his record against opponents who were not renowned for their ability, Paul has banked some serious cash over the past few years. His November 2024 victory over faded heavyweight legend Mike Tyson reportedly earned him $40m, but he blew that figure out of the water by making $92m when facing Anthony Joshua in December 2025. Despite losing the contest by knockout in the sixth round, Jake has vowed to continue boxing and is likely to climb these rankings even more as he adds more blockbuster fights to his resume.
4Manny Pacquiao
Net worth: $220 million
‘PacMan’ is a fighter that needs no introduction, with a legendary career that precedes him. Having fought in four different decades, Pacquiao’s career record of 62-8-1 is as impressive as it comes, and it is a record that helped the Philippine-born boxer become the first eight-division world champion, something that hasn’t been achieved since. Now enjoying a career in politics back in his native Philippines, Pacquiao does so with a well-earned net worth of $220 million, a figure that contributed to his placement as Forbes’ second-highest earning athlete in 2012 and 2015. He’s still chasing further world titles, too, and was unfortunate to be denied in his July 2025 draw with Mario Barrios.
3George Foreman
Net worth: $300 million
When ‘Big George’ passed away in March 2025, he is estimated to have had a net worth of $300 million. While he earned some of that vast sum in the boxing ring – where he enjoyed a staggering 76 victories and became an Olympic gold medalist – he also banked plenty more as the face of a range of best-selling grills.
Having won one of his two career world championships at the age of 45, Foreman became the oldest world heavyweight champion in history, and consequently, the second-oldest champion in any weight class in history. His reputation as both a fearsome heavyweight and a savvy businessman will live on for generations to come.
2Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez
Net worth: $300 million
Finding himself in the runner-up spot when it comes to boxing’s highest earners is Canelo Alvarez. The Mexican hero has a reported net worth of $300 million, and when looking at his career, it is clear to see why. Now in his 20th year as a professional boxer, the Mexican has fought 68 times in his career, coming out as victor on 63 occasions.
