From the Ring to Riches: Exploring the Net Worth of Famous Boxers

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Vitali Klitschko - $80 Million

Before he became the Mayor of Kiev, Vitali Klitschko was the only heavyweight champion to have never been knocked down.

Dr. Ironfist was a three-time champ and had a career 87.23% knockout percentage on his way to $80 million in wealth.

Manny Pacquiao - $190 Million

Manny Pacquiao is considered by many to be the best pound for pound fighter in the world. Even though he lost his high profile 2015 bout with Floyd Mayweather Jr., Pacquiao still took home $120 million from the fight.

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He was named "Fighter of the Decade" by the WBC, WBO, and Boxing Writers Association of America. Pacquiao's impact stretches globally beyond his native Philippines. He is worth $190 million after becoming the only boxer to win eight division championships.

Ricky Hatton - $40 Million

Over his 15 year career, Ricky Hatton accumulated a $40 million net worth alongside his WBO, WBU, and IBO light-welterweight titles. The Hitman retired in 2012 with a career record of 45 wins and three losses. Of his 45 victories, 32 came by knockout.

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He also nabbed a WBA title in the heavier welterweight division. Hatton's career ended on a bitter note, losing three of his last five matches, but he was paid handsomely ($20 million) for his loss to Manny Pacquiao.

Marvin Hagler - $45 Million

The 1980s belonged to Marvelous Marvin Hagler. From 1980-1987, Hagler defended his undisputed middleweight championship twelve times without a loss. He knocked out his opponent 52 times in his 62 wins, good enough for the best knockout percentage of all undisputed middleweight champions.

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Marvelous Marvin Hagler's larger than life personality helped him earn $45 million from fights and endorsements. Hagler legally changed his name to Marvelous Marvin Hagler after announcers refused to refer to him as such during fights.

Roy Jones Jr. - $20 Million

Roy Jones Jr. crashed into the boxing spotlight after his silver medal at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. He became the only boxer in history to start as a light middleweight and win the heavyweight title.

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Jones Jr.'s pay-per-view fights totaled over three million buys, including his last pay-per-view match against Bernard Hopkins, 17 years after their first fight. His exceptional hand speed and athleticism led him to a $20 million net worth by the end of his career.