Joshua’s mammoth purse from Ngannou bout and what it means for his web value
Anthony Joshua earned a reasonably penny within the early hours of Saturday morning when he defeated Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia.
The Brit, 34, earned over £30million after he dropped the ex-UFC star inside two rounds. That determine does not think about pay-per-view factors, which might see the figures rise after the bout.
Joshua had earned an estimated quantity of £200m from boxing earlier than he made his ring stroll in Saudi – nevertheless, the vast majority of his eye-watering web value comes from endorsement offers.
READ MORE: Fans share ‘mounted combat’ concept after Anthony Joshua beats Francis Ngannou
READ MORE: Tyson Fury’s telling response yards away from Anthony Joshua’s brutal knockout
Join the Daily Star’s WhatsApp for the sexiest headlines, showbiz gossip and much extra
The Daily Star is now on WhatsApp and we wish you to affix us!
Through the app, we’ll ship you the sassiest showbiz tales, some naught headline and a seismic smattering of aliens…together with the newest breaking information in fact.
To be part of our group, all it’s a must to do to affix is click on on this hyperlink, choose ‘Join Chat’ and also you’re in!
No one will be capable of see who has enroll and nobody can ship messages apart from the Daily Star group. We additionally deal with our group members to competitions, particular gives, promotions, and adverts from us and our companions.
If you don’t like our group, you possibly can take a look at any time you want. To depart our group click on on the identify on the prime of your display screen and select Exit group. If you’re curious, you possibly can learn our Privacy Notice.
AJ has signed on the dotted line with Hugo Boss, Under Armour, Land Rover, and Jaguar. Also away from the ring, Joshua manages Spartan Promotions and 258 MGT.
They take care of boxing abilities together with British heavyweight Derek Chisora, earlier cruiserweight world champ Lawrence Okolie and up-and-comer Campbell Hatton. These ventures are in full swing, boosting Joshua’s wealth.
What do you consider Anthony Joshua’s beautiful win towards Francis Ngannou? Let us know within the feedback part
(Image: Matchroom Boxing by way of Getty Image)
As a end result, Joshua should buy himself 4 Premier League golf equipment with Luton Town (£86m), Sheffield United (£125m), Burnley (£216m), and Wolves (£258m).
Even along with his degree of wealth, the 34-year-old has been open in discussing that he nonetheless lives along with his mum, Yeta. Speaking to the BBC, he stated: “I still live with my mum. In our culture, you grow up with your family.
“We develop up in our circle of relatives houses for a very long time. We assist our dad and mom. Why am I gonna transfer out and depart my mum by herself? For some woman?”
(Image: Getty Images)
Joshua has now turned his consideration again to gold – and he admitted he desires to face the winner of Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury, when the pair have their unification bout in May.
Speaking within the ring after the win, AJ stated: “If that was me [losing], you’d be saying, ‘Joshua should retire.’ I don’t know if I’m in my peak.
“I’m pushing day by day, who knows where it will take me? In five years, I won’t be fighting no more, this will be a distant memory. I just want to fight. Yes, [the winner of Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk].”
