If there is one movie franchise that evoked an increased interest in professional boxing, it would undoubtedly be the ‘Rocky’ series. And Hollywood superstar, Sylvester Stallone, won the hearts of fans for his portrayal of the series’ protagonist and the most iconic silver-screen boxer of all time, Rocky Balboa. While talking about numbers, the success of the Rocky series played a major role in making Stallone a wealthy man. But how does this onscreen boxing legend’s net worth compare to that of real-life boxers?

Stallone currently has an impressive net worth of $400 million. While this net worth is surely sizeable, Stallone was facing eviction from his apartment when he got his first acting role. Moreover, he was only paid $200 for the role.

However, his luck quickly turned when ‘Rocky’ was released in 1976. It should also be mentioned that Stallone had written the script for the movie. The movie’s success quickly put him in the league of Hollywood A-listers. And he also made USD 2.5 million from the movie.

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In fact, by the time Rocky V was released in 1990, Stallone’s payday had increased to $15 million.

How does Sylvester Stallone’s net worth compare to that of boxing legends?

There have often been speculations on how the net worth of Hollywood’s favorite boxer will compare to that of professional title boxers. And who better to begin with than the rulers of the roost?

A talk about money in boxing would be incomplete without talking about boxing’s very own crown prince, Floyd Mayweather Jr. Rightfully nicknamed, ‘Money’, Mayweather has commanded some of the biggest fight purses in boxing.  He even made a whopping $275 million in one night.

It is reported that Mayweather is currently worth a jaw-dropping USD 1.2 billion.

Another notable name is one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time, Muhammad Ali. At the time of his death, Ali was worth $50 million.

Ali’s biggest paycheck came in the year 1980. Notably, he earned $7.9 million for fighting Larry Holmes.

At the height of his career, ‘The Baddest Man on The Planet’ Mike Tyson, had ranked $430 million in purses and endorsements (which is worth USD 700 million today). But a series of bad decisions and financial management forced him to file for bankruptcy in 2003.

Tyson however rebuilt his life and is currently worth $10 million.

A few notable mentions

Boxing as a sport is full of major paydays. And this, in turn, has helped boxing boast of its own army of millionaire boxers. Canelo Alvarez is widely regarded as the best pound-for-pound boxer currently. Alvarez is currently worth $180 million.

The heavyweight division’s very own ‘Gypsy King’ Tyson Fury is worth $65 million.

Another major champ from the heavyweight division, Anthony Joshua, is worth an impressive $80 million.

The heavyweight division’s current roost is incomplete without ‘The Bronze Bomber’ Deontay Wilder. He has an estimated worth of  $30 million.

His pugilistic prowess made Manny Pacquiao the only eight-division world champion in the history of boxing. Moreover, this also weighed his wallet with a sleek $220 million.

Another name that cannot be ignored is the heaviest puncher in the heavyweight division, George Foreman. His successful career and his streak as an entrepreneur earned him a net worth of $300 million.

With this roost of big earners, there is no denying that boxing has paved the way for some of the richest athletes in the world of sports. And this in turn has also led to major money in on-screen portrayals as well.

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