“Where Is Tank the Face of Boxing At?”: Fans React to Highest-Paid Athletes List 2023

In the realm of sports, rivalry extends beyond the starting line, the court, or the field and includes the athletes’ cash accounts as well. Fans now have more concerns than answers after Forbes’ Highest-Paid Athletes List for 2023 sparked discussions and controversy. The list includes the usual suspects, but several unexpected additions and noticeable omissions have fans scratching their heads and perhaps doubting the real worth of their favourite athletes.

In a world where the line between sports and entertainment blurs more every day, this year’s list has ignited a firestorm of reactions that delve into the very essence of what it means to be an athlete in the public eye. So, which athletes made the cut, and who was left out in the cold?

The List Unveiled: Top Earners and Fan Reactions

Forbes recently released their list of the highest-paid athletes for 2023, compiled by Michael Benson. The top ten earners on the list are soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo at the top with $136 million, followed by rivals Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe. Later, LeBron James, Canelo Alvarez, Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson, Stephen Curry, Roger Federer, and Kevin Durant round up the list.

As expected, fans provided a lot of feedback in response to the list. While some expressed surprise at the exclusion of certain notable athletes, others praised their favorites or reminisced about past lists.

Boxing enthusiasts weighed in on the list, with one fan praising Canelo Alvarez’s ranking and asking, “Where is Tank the face of boxing at? Lmao wait, I forgot he ain’t no where near the REAL FACE OF BOXING SAUL CANELO ALVAREZ 💪🏻.”

One fan questioned the list, stating, “Jake Paul should be #1.”

Another fan, also mocked Gervonta “Tank” Davis’ absence, sarcastically asking, “Where’s Tank??? Thought he was the face of boxing??😂😂😂😂😂😂”

Furthermore, a fan reminisced about the past accomplishments of Floyd Mayweather, who was once a regular feature on Forbes’ highest-paid athletes’ lists. He marveled at how Mayweather managed to achieve such earnings without endorsements or sponsors, highlighting the ever-changing dynamics of sports earnings and the influence of various factors on an athlete’s financial success.