Anthony Joshua Named: Among Britain’s richest athletes, British-Nigerian boxing champion Anthony Joshua has been named.
Based on the recently released Sunday Times Rich List, the two-time heavyweight world champion has seen his earnings increase by an amazing £20 million.
Compared to his value of £175 million last year, the 35-year-old is now worth an amazing £195 million.
Joshua ranks at 24th place among the richest under-40s in the UK.
Since suffering a devastating knockout to Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium last September, the boxing phenomenon has not fought.
The pair seemed to square off in an instant rematch, but ‘AJ’ suffered a modest setback following some minor injuries in the initial bout.
Over the past few years, the boxer has grown accustomed to receiving life-changing paydays. His second-round KO of Francis Ngannou last year reportedly brought him about £30 million.
After his loss to Dubois, Joshua allegedly collected a promised £6m, but following pay-per-view sales, he reportedly took home around £25m in total.
From endorsement deals alone in the boxing scene, Joshua earned the joint-most, teaming with Jake Paul.
Joshua isn’t the top athlete on the Sunday Times’ list, even with his rising net worth, nevertheless.
Golf pro Rory McIlroy owns the accolade. Compared to his value of £225m a year ago, the 36-year-old is worth an amazing £260m.
Over the past year, he has risen to a position where he finds himself in front of celebrities such as Harry Kane, who is valued at £100 million and ranked No. 38 on the list.
Andy Murray, who came in at 35 on the astonishing list with £110m, was the only other name mentioned from the world of sports.
