Oleksandr Usyk is among the five richest boxers in history: his income is impressive

After defeating Tyson Fury in December 2024, Oleksandr Usyk not only confirmed his place among the best boxers but also significantly increased his financial resources, which are currently estimated at over $ 214 million.

This impressive amount was the result of a historic rematch at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, in which the Ukrainian defeated Tyson Fury. Information about this was published by the GiveMeSport portal.

Usyk entered the top five richest boxers of all time, retaining the WBA, WBC, and WBO heavyweight titles and receiving one of the most significant fees of his career.

Saudi Arabia, which is actively attracting investment into global sporting events, has significantly changed the financial landscape of boxing. The performances of fighters like Usyk and Fury contribute to record payouts for participants in boxing matches, confirming their high economic standing.

According to media reports, Usyk earned approximately $100 million for his second victory over Fury alone.

Interestingly, Usyk earned his fortune by fighting only eight heavyweight bouts. Although the boxer is already 38 years old and probably has only a few fights left, each of them is a global financial event that confirms his status in the world of boxing. A striking example is his fight with Daniel Dubois, whose knockout brought the Ukrainian another million-dollar prize.

The combination of sportsmanship, consistent victories, and lucrative contracts made Oleksandr Usyk one of the richest boxers in history.

It is currently planned that Usyk could face Fabio Wardley in 2026, but the Ukrainian is not particularly interested in the fight, considering it financially unattractive. Wardley, who won a technical knockout over Joseph Parker, became a mandatory challenger for Usyk’s belt. Many experts believe that Usyk will be the favorite in the potential fight.