Ukrainian boxer Alexander Usik first got to the top ten most paid athletes in the world , taking 7th place in the prestigious ranking in 2024.
Sportico writes about it.
Ronaldo again on top of the rating
For the second year in a row, the list of the richest athletes is headed by Cristiano Ronaldo. In the age of 40, the Portuguese continues to demonstrate fantastic results and is not going to complete his career.
In 2024, he participated in the sixth European Championship, which is a record indicator in football history, and became the first football player to score 900 goals for his career. His annual earnings amounted to $ 260 million, of which he received 215 million from the Saudi Club Al-Zakr, and another 45 million-from advertising contracts and partnership agreements.
Top 10 of the richest athletes 2024
- Cristiano Ronaldo - $ 260 million
- Stephen Curry - $ 153.8 million
- Tyson Fury - $ 147 million
- Lionel Messi - $ 135 million
- Neymar - $ 133.2 million
- Lebron James - $ 133 million
- Alexander Usik - $ 122 million
- Karim Benzema - $ 116 million
- Kilian Mbappe - $ 110 million
- John Ram - $ 105.8 million
It is worth noting that boxers this year significantly improved their positions in the rating thanks to record fees. Usik was especially distinguished, who proved that Ukrainian athletes can not only win the ring, but also earn at the world stars.
Recall that the absolute world champion in the overweight Alexander Usyk made a sensational statement about his future in boxing. The Ukrainian reported that he plans to complete his career over the next two years. Before that, he intends to carry out two more fights, one of which can be a meeting with the winner of the duel Daniel Duba - Joseph Parker.
