Boxing has millions of fans around the globe as people love to watch their favorite boxers fighting for the crown. Some big names of the boxing world earned a lot from the pay per view fights and also through the endorsements. Brands always show interest to crack deals with big boxers to get the attention of public. Thus, there sales increased and ultimately, they can generate great revenue. Here we have a list of biggest sponsorship deals in the history of boxing.
Different brands are willing to pay millions to the boxers for having their logo on the shorts during a boxing match. Boxers like Mayweather and Pacquiao have greatest fan following and still they are getting a massive sum through the sponsorships. Mayweather had earned $1 million sponsorship each from Burger King, FanDuel, and Hublot.
The fight of Mayweather and Pacquiao earned a huge revenue through sponsorships as Pacquiao has pocketed $2.3 million for putting the logo on his shorts.
The sponsors crack deals with big boxers having million of fans in all corners of the planet. Resultantly, people recognize them as trustworthy and buy the products. On the other hand, these deals are also a source of extra income for the boxers.
Anthony Joshua
- Sponsorship | Lucozade, Under Armour, Beats by Dre
- Deal Worth | $11 Million
Although Joshua’s earnings affected during the pandemic, still he is the best in earning endorsement deals as he dominated the boxing world with his great moves. The British has held the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight title from 2019 to 2021. Lucozade, Under Armour, and Beats by Dre are the biggest sponsors of Joshua as he is earning $11 Million annually from these brands.
Tyson Fury
- Sponsorship | Wow Hydrates, FashionNova
- Deal Worth | $3 Million/Year
The British boxer has won the hearts of million of boxing fans as he is a two-time world heavyweight champion. The 33 years old is still active and is earning good income from the contract with boxing promotions and sponsorship deals. The main sponsors of Fury are Wow Hydrates and FashionNova. He is earning a sum of $3 Million from the fight.
Gennadiy Golovkin
- Sponsorship | Nike’s Jordan Brand, Hublot, Tecate
- Deal Worth | $2.5 Million
Professional boxer from Kazakhstan has performed exceptionally well in the ring. He has won two middleweight championships. In his career, he boxed 43 fights and surprisingly faced a lost in just a single match. He made epic 41 fight wins that increased his market value. That’s why, he is also pocketing a good income from endorsement deals and sponsorships besides the contract salary. His deals with Nike’s Jordan, Hublot, and Tecate are earning him a solid amount of $2.5 Million.
Canelo Alvarez
- Sponsorships | Cleto Reyes, Tecate, Hennessy
- Deal Worth | $2 Million/Year
The Mexican boxer is one of the best in the business as he has won multiple championships in 4 different categories. He is famous for his counterpunches attack that brings a severe damage to the opponent. That’s why, he is holding expensive contracts. Some main sponsors of Canelo are Tecate, an alcohol company Hennessy and the final is Cleto Reyes. He is earning $2 Million annually from these brands.
Manny Pacquiao
- Sponsorship | Cleto Reyes, Hewlett-Packard, ANTA
- Deal Worth | $1 Million
Being the only boxer in the world who won 12 titles in 8 different categories, Pacquiao has made his mark as one of the best boxer in history. He achieved so many great success in his career and also earned massive contracts. He is endorsed by Cleto Reyes and ANTA majorly that is earning him $1 Million annually.
Gervonta Davis
- Sponsorship | Under Armour
- Deal Worth | $700,000
Multiple world champion in 3 different classes, the American professional has made his mark as one of the best boxer of the modern world. Davis has won amateur Gold medal in 2012. Talking about his professional career, he has boxed 26 bouts and remained unbeaten in them. He is currently earning $700,000 from the endorsement deals with Under Armour.
Deontay Wilder
- Sponsorship | Everlast Boxing, PureKana CBD
- Deal Worth | $500,000
The American professional has hold the title of WBC heavyweight title from 2015 to 2020. In between this era, he made 10 successful defenses and astonished the world. He is holding a good contract with promotions but talking about his sponsorship deals, he has not earned much. His biggest sponsors are Everlast Boxing and PureKana CBD.
All these are the details about the biggest sponsorship deals in boxing. Joshua is the best in the business right now as he is earning $11 Million from endorsements. If there is any change, we will update the list. Boxing schedule 2022 announced. Till then, stay tuned.
