Canelo Alvarez Highest-Paid Boxer in the World

It's been a rough year for the boxer, but at least he has his millions of dollars to ease the pain. 35-year-old Canelo Alvarez has taken the No. 1 spot on People With Money’s top 10 highest-paid boxers for 2026 with an estimated $96 million in combined earnings.

UPDATE 25/03/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Canelo Alvarez tops annual list of highest-paid boxers

In 2023 it looked like the boxer’s spectacular career was winding down. Suddenly, he was back on top. People With Money reports on Tuesday (March 24) that Alvarez is the highest-paid boxer in the world, pulling in an astonishing $96 million between February 2025 and February 2026, a nearly $60 million lead over his closest competition.

People With Money’s factors

In compiling this yearly list, the magazine considers factors such as upfront pay, profit participation, residuals, endorsements and advertising work.

The Mexican boxer has an estimated net worth of $275 million. He owes his fortune to smart stock investments, substantial property holdings, lucrative endorsement deals with CoverGirl cosmetics. He also owns several restaurants (the “Fat Alvarez Burger” chain) in Mexico City, a Football Team (the “Guadalajara Angels”), has launched his own brand of Vodka (Pure Wonderalvarez - Mexico), and is tackling the juniors market with a top-selling perfume (With Love from Canelo) and a fashion line called “Canelo Alvarez Seduction”.

The ranking is significant for many Canelo fans, who have been waiting for his triumphant return to the glory days for what seems like a lifetime.

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