Title says it all. Who were or are the wealthiest boxers ever before/during and after they were active and what sort of money we talking bout here?
Internationally - DLH - probably has assets in excess of $100 million. In this country, Hamed or Hatton.
Tyson earned the most money from boxing purses ever (I think). I heard he earned a total of $300m+, but I am not too sure of that figure.
jack dempsey for his time was mega rich (first ever million dollar gate) tyson came closest to being the first billionaire sportsman foreman is loaded (mostly from the grills though)
It is amazing how he blew it all. Holyfield had a lot of cash as well but, as we all know, that is now a thing of the past.
Didnt tyson get 100m for a 4 fight deal when he came out of prison ? off topicish, in his film he says he regrets hitting king in a hotel lobby over money, it was only a small amount of money nothing worth attacking someone, maybe 20 or 30 million, small money!!!!! thats how he blew all his money calling 30m small money!!
Tunney got a cheque for near enough a million for the Dempsey return, he gave the promoter a cheque for the difference and the promoter handed him a new cheque for $1mil, think Patterson was the first to get an even million when he fought Liston
I think in comparison for what money bought at the turn of the century and what it can buy now it has to be the likes of Dempsey and Cofrom back in the day who were the biggest earners..:think.... 1 million greenbacks back then... someone on here must be able to work it out in its present day exchange rate.....:huh