Saul Canelo Alvarez just punched his way to the top of the sporting rich list, and it’s not even close. This past weekend, Canelo stepped into the ring against William Scull in Saudi Arabia and walked out not only with his hand raised, but with his bank balance looking healthier than ever. Thanks to a jaw-dropping deal with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Canelo is set to earn a guaranteed $200 million (£175 million) in 2025 from just two fights-making him the highest-paid athlete on the planet.
Canelo Alvarez’s Saudi Super-Deal: Earning £20,000 an Hour and Leaving Footballers in the Dust
Let’s break it down: Canelo’s current contract is a four-fight, $400 million (£302 million) blockbuster, and his first payday for the year, just for showing up and doing what he does best, was a staggering $80 million (£64 million) for the Scull fight alone.