Anthony Joshua has been named one of the top three highest-earning boxers of 2024, according to our correspondents. This impressive financial performance comes despite his September loss to Daniel Dubois, a bout that saw him knocked down multiple times before a fifth-round stoppage. Joshua earned a guaranteed £6 million for the fight at Wembley Stadium, with pay-per-view revenue potentially bringing his total to over £25 million if PPV buys reach 850,000.
In 2024, only Tyson Fury and Canelo Alvarez have made more than Joshua. Fury amassed an impressive $100 million from his undisputed heavyweight showdown with Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in May, while Alvarez earned over $35 million for his title defense against Jaime Munguia in Las Vegas.
Eddie Hearn, Joshua’s promoter, suggested that a potential showdown with Fury could be next on the cards for the British-Nigerian boxer. However, Frank Warren, Fury’s co-promoter, emphasized the need for Joshua to rebuild his credibility before facing Fury, hinting at a longer wait for a highly anticipated matchup.
Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Season has become a major revenue source for boxers, with record-setting payouts that have transformed the sport’s financial landscape.
