Despite Losing Against Dmitry Bivol, Canelo Alvarez Is Still The Highest Earning Boxer: Worth More Than IDR 1.3 Trillion!

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JAKARTA - Despite his recent disappointment against Dmitry Bivol, Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez is the highest-earning fighter of 2022.

Mexican boxers have pocketed a total of 89 million US dollars, equivalent to more than IDR 1.3 trillion. The money is a combination of salary and winnings (84 million US dollars) and sponsorship support (5 million US dollars).

This is according to a list compiled by Sportico, on the 100 highest-paid athletes in the world.

Canelo is fifth in the overall table. While the next fighter on the list is Tyson Fury at number 14.

Gypsy King earns US$69 million (IDR 1 trillion) between salary and winnings (US$63 million) and endorsements (6 million US$).

Meanwhile. Despite not fighting since last year, Conor McGregor is the third highest-earning fighter on that list, and the 22nd athlete overall.

The Irish fighter has made a total of 52 million US dollars (IDR 762.6 billion) with 20 million US dollars of which came from sponsorship.

The only other fighter on the list is YouTuber Jake Paul, who has raised $37 million even though, like McGregor, he hasn't fought this year.