Last updated: May 22, 2026 · Methodology: Independent editorial estimates aggregated from purses, pay-per-view reporting, regulatory filings and reputable trades (Forbes, Bloomberg). Figures reflect estimated 2026 net worth, not career earnings — which is why a legend like Mike Tyson ranks by today’s wealth rather than the ~$400M he earned in the ring. See our Methodology page.
Combat sports produce some of the largest single paydays in all of athletics. A handful of boxing and MMA stars have turned pay-per-view dominance — and, increasingly, business ventures — into nine-figure fortunes. This is our 2026 ranking of the wealthiest boxers and mixed martial artists whose careers cross our profiles.
The 2026 Ranking
| Rank | Fighter | Estimated Net Worth (2026) | Built on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Floyd Mayweather | $400M | 50-0 record, the Pacquiao + McGregor megafights, Mayweather Promotions |
| 2 | Manny Pacquiao | $220M | Only eight-division world champion; $500M+ career earnings, politics |
| 3 | Saul “Canelo” Alvarez | $200M | Boxing’s top active PPV star, the landmark DAZN deal |
| 4 | Conor McGregor | $200M | UFC two-division champ, the Mayweather bout, Proper No. Twelve sale |
| 5 | Tyson Fury | $165M | Heavyweight PPV — the Wilder trilogy, Ngannou + the Usyk fights |
| 6 | Jake Paul | $80M | YouTube-to-boxing crossover, the Mike Tyson Netflix event, MVP promotions |
| 7 | Logan Paul | $40M | Boxing crossover bouts, Prime Hydration, WWE |
| 8 | Deontay Wilder | $35M | WBC heavyweight title reign + the Tyson Fury trilogy |
| 9 | Urijah Faber | $15M | WEC/UFC pioneer + the Team Alpha Male gym brand |
| 10 | Ronda Rousey | $14M | First UFC women’s champion + a lucrative WWE run |
| 11 | Mike Tyson | $10M | Iron Mike — ~$400M career earnings, 2003 bankruptcy, Tyson 2.0 rebuild |
| 12 | Nate Diaz | $8M | UFC fan favorite, the McGregor rivalry + the Jake Paul boxing bout |
| 13 | Yoel Romero | $5M | Olympic silver medalist + UFC/Bellator title contender |
| 14 | Ben Askren | $3M | Olympic wrestler, Bellator + ONE champion, the Jake Paul bout |
How we ranked
Each estimate is a 2026 net-worth snapshot built bottom-up from purses, pay-per-view shares and identifiable assets (businesses, real estate, equity), minus reported liabilities. Combat-sports income is unusually lumpy — a single megafight can dwarf years of other earnings — so we weight confirmed career earnings against current holdings and use a conservative midpoint where sources disagree.
What we did not include
- Fighters without a dedicated profile yet — we add to this list as profiles are published.
- Promoters and executives whose wealth was not built primarily as a fighter.
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Updates
If you believe a figure is incorrect or out of date, please use our Corrections Policy to flag it. Every individual profile carries a “Last updated” date and a full career-earnings breakdown.
