Most Expensive Boxing Contracts Details in History of All Time

Boxing is a sport where boxers’ dreams come true when they make money in their fights. Let’s find out the All-Time Most Expensive Boxing Contracts Details in History. Some of these boxers charge at standard levels, while others get large sums than you can even imagine. Therefore, in our topic today, we will discuss the details of the most expensive boxing contract in history.

You’ll find many people in boxing struggling to become great boxers, but few have already reached the top and made a name for themselves in history. You’ll be surprised how much a fighter can be paid. Meanwhile, beginner-level boxers can get $2000 to $2500 for each fight.

Boxers at the top get $50k a year for their fights. Floyd Mayweather is considered the most expensive boxer in the history of the sport, scoring $450 million with Show Time as his promoter. Below is the list of all the most expensive boxing contract details in history.

Highest Paid Boxers of All Time

1.	Boxer	Contract	Fights	Promotion	Status
2.	Floyd Mayweather	$450 million	6	Show Time	Retired
3.	Canelo Alvarez	$365 million	11	Dazn	Active
4.	Manny Pacquiao	$150 million	Not Available	Show Time	Active
5.	Deontay Wilder	$120 million	3	Dazn	Active
6.	Tyson Fury	$80 million	5	ESPN/Top Rank	Active
7.	Anthony Joshua (Not Confirmed)	$1 Billion	Not Available	DAZN and Matchroom	Active

Floyd Mayweather $450 million

In February 2012, Floyd Mayweather left HBO after signing a six-month fight deal with Show Time and its parent company CBS. It was said that this agreement with showtime was the richest pact in the history of boxing. However, the details of this deal were never made public, but it is estimated that Mayweather earned $450 million in this agreement. Even his two fights against Victor Ortiz and Miguel Cotto made him earn only $85 million. So, we included Floyd Mayweather at the top of our list of details of the most expensive boxing contract in history.

Canelo Alvarez $365 million

In October 2018, Canelo Alvarez signed a contract with Dazn, a $365 million British PPV streaming service after HBO left Fighting’s business. This agreement encapsulated for five years listing 11 Canelo Alvarez fights. This contract between Dazn and Canelo Alvarez is considered the second most expensive contract in the history of boxing sport.

Manny Pacquiao $150 million

After fighting for years under THE flagship HBO, Manny Pacquiao moved to Showtime in 2011. According to estimates, Pacquiao earned $150 million after signing this contract with Showtime. This is said to be the third most expensive contract in boxing history.

Deontay Wilder $120 million

In March 2019, Dazn offered a $120 million deal to Deontay Wilder. And, Wilder will fight three or four fights in return. But, Deontay Wilder rejected this agreement and instead opted for his former PPV streaming partner Showtime. If Wilder had signed this contract, it would have been the fourth most expensive boxing contract.

Tyson Fury $80 million

In February 2019, British then-heavyweight champion Tyson Fury made an $80 million deal with ESPN and Top Rank. Under this agreement, Tyson would fight five fights, including a fight with Deaonty Wilder. This is believed to be the fifth most expensive offer in sports boxing history.

Anthony Joshua (unconfirmed) $1 billion

In May 2018, Dazn signed a deal with Anthony Joshua Promoter Matchroom worth $1 billion. Instead of Dazn’s classic Pay Per View model, 16 U.S. Battles. For a year for eight years, they would be broadcast in Matchroom. But how much Anthony Joshua won in this agreement, the details about it were never made public.

Most Expensive Boxing Contracts Details in History of All Time