Canelo Alvarez Boxing earnings: Saul Canelo Alvarez is one of the biggest names in the sport today. The self-proclaimed ‘face of boxing’ is an undeniable global star. And this reflects in the Mexican superstar’s purses from the sport. So ahead of yet another big fight on March 6, we look at Canelo Alvarez’s earnings in boxing. For more combat sports news, follow Insidesport.IN.
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It is very difficult to estimate boxers’ purses since there is very little information available about the break-up of their earnings. Especially when you consider the older fights. However, with someone as famous as Canelo Alvarez, there are a few sources that will help us estimate his earnings.
Canelo Alvarez Boxing Earnings: How Much Money Did Canelo Earn From Boxing?
How much did Canelo Alvarez earn in 2022?
According to reports, Canelo Alvarez earned close to $90 million in 2022. The Mexican took home a $40 million purse for his defeat to Dmitry Bivol, while he took home another $45 million for his victory over Gennady Golovkin in the trilogy.
In 2021, Forbes reported that Canelo Alvarez earned another $90 million for his wins over Caleb Plant and Billy Joe Saunders. Out of this, $85 million came from his fight purses and $5 million came from sponsorships and endorsements.
Therefore, Alvarez has enjoyed a lucrative past two years in the sport. And things will only get better if he continues to fight big names in big events. It will be no surprise if the Mexican can cross the $100 million mark in 2023.
Canelo Alvarez past earnings in the sport
While the last two years have been kind to Canelo Alvarez, the Mexican is no stranger to big purses. According to reports, for the first Golovkin fight, Alvarez took home $40 million. The Mexican also pocketed $30 million for the second fight.
Other notable purses include $12 million against Floyd Mayweather, $25 million against Amir Khan, and $5 million against Miguel Cotto. However, it is very difficult to correctly estimate how much Canelo Alvarez has earned throughout his boxing career.
What do you make of Canelo Alvarez’s fight earnings? Do you think he will surpass the $100 million mark this year?
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