Anthony Joshua has emerged victorious over his long-time rival Tyson Fury in a battle of the bank accounts, with the Sunday Times Rich List revealing a significant gap in their earnings. Joshua, a former two-time heavyweight champion, boasts reported earnings of £240 million ($324.2 million), placing him eighth on the prestigious list. Fury, who made his debut on the list, sits in ninth with £162 million ($218.8 million), nearly £100 million less than Joshua.
Fury's Financial Journey
Fury retired from boxing in January 2025 after consecutive defeats to Oleksandr Usyk but made a swift return to the ring last month. He outpointed Russian heavyweight Arslanbek Makhmudov at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, reportedly earning £18.8 million ($25.3 million) for the bout. The victory was a relatively easy night for the 'Gypsy King', who also benefited from a tax advantage after relocating to the Isle of Man. The island's favourable tax arrangements have attracted wealthy individuals, and Fury, along with his wife Paris and their seven children, now resides in an £8 million mansion near Douglas.
Fury's net worth is estimated at around £120 million ($162.1 million), supplemented by income from his Netflix series At Home with the Furys, book deals, and his energy drink brand Furocity. His earnings from the two Usyk fights were substantial: he reportedly pocketed £85 million ($114.8 million) from the first bout, which had a total purse of £115 million ($155 million), and a share of the £150 million ($202.6 million) purse from the rematch.
Joshua's Lucrative Career
Joshua, who sits one place above Fury in eighth, has accumulated earnings of £240 million ($324.2 million). His sole fight in 2025 was a sixth-round knockout victory over YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in Miami, with reports suggesting both fighters earned around £100 million ($135 million) each. The 36-year-old is scheduled to face Kristian Prenga on July 25 before a highly anticipated showdown with Fury later this year.
Joshua's net worth, according to Celebrity Net Worth, stands at $150 million (£111.8 million), a figure likely to have increased significantly after the Paul fight. He also benefits from lucrative sponsorship deals with Under Armour, Hugo Boss, Land Rover, and Jaguar, which earned him £8.9 million five years ago. Furthermore, his mega deal with DAZN, after leaving Sky Sports, guarantees him £100 million ($135 million) for two fights annually until retirement.
Rich List Context
The Sunday Times Rich List, compiled by Robert Watts, features 350 of the wealthiest individuals in the United Kingdom. Watts noted that the list reflects the changing landscape of wealth, with entrepreneurs in artificial intelligence, driverless cars, and cryptocurrencies joining traditional fortunes. Among the sporting elite, Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane and tennis legend Andy Murray share joint tenth place with £110 million ($148.5 million) each. Golf star Rory McIlroy and Castore founders Tom and Phil Beahon narrowly missed the top five, with earnings of £325 million ($439 million) and £350 million ($472.8 million) respectively.
Formula One icon Sir Lewis Hamilton leads the top five with £435 million ($587.6 million), followed by Gymshark founder Ben Francis (£800 million) in fourth. Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn, along with his father Barry, have achieved billionaire status with £1.035 billion, while Sir David and Victoria Beckham hold £1.185 billion. Topping the list is Bernie Ecclestone and his family, with staggering earnings of £2 billion.
