Anthony Joshua has surpassed the $200m mark in profession earnings, making him considered one of boxing’s highest earners, surpassing heavyweight rival Tyson Fury and rising star Gervonta Davis, The PUNCH reviews.
The previous two-time heavyweight champion earned $75m from fights in 2024 alone, putting him second solely to Canelo Alvarez in yearly earnings. The Mexican champion matched Joshua’s struggle purse however edged him in off-field earnings by $2m.
Fury, 36, collected $50m in 2024, taking his profession earnings to $150m, considerably behind Joshua’s spectacular haul.
In the meantime, Davis, 30, has accrued $50m since his skilled debut, along with his latest bouts towards Ryan Garcia and Frank Martin contributing almost $20m to his wealth. Garcia himself has emerged as a pay-per-view star, amassing over $40m in profession earnings.
Joshua’s monetary ascent started notably along with his Saudi Arabia rematch towards Andy Ruiz Jr., the place he pocketed $65m. His subsequent battles with Oleksandr Usyk yielded over $40m for the primary two encounters.
The Watford-born pugilist’s earnings had been additional boosted by his high-profile conflict with Francis Ngannou final yr, which added $50m to his account. Further paydays embrace consecutive $12m purses for fights towards Jermaine Franklin and Robert Helenius, plus comparable earnings from six spectacular reveals at Wembley and the Principality Stadium.
Presently nursing accidents from his latest loss to Daniel Dubois, Joshua, 35, is eyeing a possible conflict with Fury. The 2-time world champion is ready for the end result of Usyk vs. Fury 2 earlier than making his subsequent transfer.
With one struggle remaining on his Riyadh Season contract, His Excellency Turki Alalshikh is anticipated to make a profitable supply for the all-British showdown, ought to it materialise.
Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn just lately confirmed the boxer won’t return to motion till at the least Could 2024, ruling out a right away rematch with IBF world heavyweight champion Dubois.
“We bought one final chapter on this profession that we’d like to ensure we get 100 per cent spot on,” Hearn informed Boxing Information. “When he comes again in Could or June or at any time when that’s going to be, you need to be bodily and mentally 100 per cent prepared.”
