Introduction

Terence Crawford is an American former professional boxer with an estimated net worth of $8 Million.

Crawford is considered one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world. He holds multiple world titles in the junior welterweight and welterweight divisions and began his professional career in 2008. He quickly made a name for himself as a top contender in the lightweight division and won his first world title in 2014, defeating Ricky Burns for the WBO lightweight title.

Net Worth History

When we first started tracking Terrence Crawford’s net worth in 2023, he was estimated to be worth $8 million. However, this estimate was made before his last three fights with Errol Spence, Israil Madrimov, and Canelo, which earned him at least $37.5 million in total. His actual earnings, in all likelihood, were much higher than this. As a result, recent estimates place Crawford’s net worth at approximately $8 Million at the time of writing.

Fight Purses

In a previous interview, which we’ll discuss shortly, Terence Crawford recounted his fight purses from the earliest years of his career. Crawford earned just $600 for his first professional boxing bout, which was actually less than he earned as an amateur. He also mentioned that it took him roughly twelve fights before he began earning $2,500 per fight. In other words, Bud’s first twelve pro bouts potentially earned him less than $20,000. 

Top Rank Contract & Earnings

In the early 2010s, Bud Crawford signed a contract with the boxing promotion, Top Rank. Thanks to a 2019 lawsuit, we can see how much he earned from several of his fights under the promotion. The first of which was a $500,000 base purse for defending the WBO World Lightweight title against Yuriorkis Gamboa in June 2014. He also received an additional $21,931.60 from a share of the ticket sales. Later that year, he earned $800,000 for defending the title against Ray Beltran. 

In October 2015, Crawford earned a total purse of $1,226,824 from his fight against Dierry Jean. The following year, he fought three times, all under the Top Rank promotion, earning $1.2 million against Hank Lundy, $1.3 million against Viktor Postol, and finally, just over $1.5 million against John Molina Jr. The last two fight purses disclosed in the lawsuit were $1.65 million against Felix Diaz in May 2017 and $2 million against Julius Indongo in August 2017. 

Peak Career Fight Purses

Following on from the above, Crawford began earning significantly more money per fight. This includes guaranteed purses of $3.625 million against Jose Benevidez Jr. and $4 million against Egidijus Kavaliauskas from the promoter. From then on, Crawford typically earned at least $3.5 million per fight, with notable paydays of $5.5 million (base purse) in his 2019 bout with Amir Khan, and $6 million against Shawn Porter (2021).

The highest-disclosed purse of Bud Crawford’s career was his 2023 fight against Errol Spence Jr., in which he earned a total of $25 million. Technically, other fights could have earned him more, but this was his highest known purse.

As for his shocking upset decision win over Canelo Alvarez in September 2025, reports suggest Terrence earned a base purse of $10 million. His total earnings from the fight were never publicly disclosed, though some suggest it could have been as much as $30 million. Still, nothing has been confirmed, so we’ve only listed his base purse in our calculations.

How Crawford Spent His First $1 Million

In July 2023, Terence Crawford was interviewed by GQ for its My First Million series, which has previously featured numerous professional athletes. Some of the other fighters to be interviewed for the series include Canelo, Israel Adesanya, and Kamaru Usman. In the series, athletes describe how they spent their first million dollars; however, note that the term is used loosely. Some discuss their first $1 million in expenditures, which could have been spread over a long period. Others outline how they spent their first $1 million in earnings.

In Terence Crawford’s case, he appears to be talking about how he spent his earnings from 2015 and 2016, when he began earning more than $1 million per fight. With that in mind, here’s a breakdown of how Bud Crawford spent his first million dollars:

• Sister’s house – $260,000
• Second sister’s house – $250,000
• Four-bedroom home – $150,000
• Gym building – $100,000
• GMC Denali – $85,000
• Pickup truck – $80,000
• Grandma’s house – $80,000

Expenses Summary

Analyzing the above expenses, Crawford spent 84% ($840,000) of his first million dollars on real estate, of which $590,000 went toward his family’s homes. He bought each of his sisters a house and spent roughly $80,000 to help his Grandma remodel her home. Crawford then spent $150,000 on his home in Nebraska and $100,000 to buy the building that housed his gym. Terence and his team had initially been renting half the building, but when the landlord died, his wife sold the building to Crawford. This is currently the home of his B&B non-profit organization.

Lastly, Crawford spent the remaining 16% of the $1 million ($165,000) on two vehicles. This is a rather admirable account of his expenditure, as he didn’t start dropping tens of thousands of dollars on jewelry like most athletes. There’s no mention of his investments outside of real estate, but hopefully, they were just too boring for the video.

Legal Issues & Controversy

Crawford has been involved in several controversies during his career, including in 2016, when he was arrested in Omaha, Nebraska, for disorderly conduct and trespassing. However, the charges were later dropped, and in 2020, a public altercation occurred between Crawford and Top Rank promoter Bob Arum. Crawford felt disrespected by the lack of promotion for his fight, but the situation was later resolved.

Crawford is also known for his trash-talking and charismatic personality, which have helped build his reputation as one of boxing’s biggest stars today. He is recognized for his philanthropy and charitable work, including numerous initiatives that support underprivileged children and young athletes in his hometown of Omaha.

Summary 

Throughout his career, Crawford has faced some of the biggest names in the sport and has come out victorious in most of the encounters. He’s known for his trash-talking and charismatic personality, which have helped build his reputation as one of boxing’s biggest stars today. Crawford remains one of the most exciting and accomplished boxers in the sport’s history, with a career defined by excellence and consistency.

Introduction

Amir Khan is a British former professional boxer with an estimated net worth of $40 Million.

Amir is a legendary Olympic boxing champion who turned professional in 2005. He has held multiple titles over the years as a lightweight, welterweight, and light-welterweight. Khan started as a successful amateur boxer, winning a silver medal at the Olympics before becoming a title-winning professional fighter.

Quick Facts

• Claims career earnings totaling more than $80 million
• Earned approximately $44.1 million from fourteen of his fights
• Received a total compensation of $11 million for fighting Canelo Alvarez

Fight Purses

When researching Amir Khan’s earnings as a professional boxer, we found fight purses for fourteen of his fights. However, it’s important to note that the figures in the table above mostly refer to a base or guaranteed purse, not necessarily his total compensation. Khan may have earned additional income from Pay-Per-View shares, and to the best of our knowledge, only two figures above include such compensation.

According to the data, Amir Khan earned at least $44.1 million from these bouts, with his fight against Canelo accounting for roughly 25% of the total. In an interview on The Stomping Ground podcast in November 2024, Khan said his total purse from the 2016 bout with Canelo Alvarez was over $11 million. According to reports, this comprised a $2 million base purse, plus a share of the PPV revenues, which added another $9 million.

Bear in mind that the $44.1 million total we arrived at covers only the fights for which we found available information. In the past, Khan has claimed he’s earned over $80 million from his fights, which makes sense when you remember he’s fought 40 pro bouts, many of which included PPV bonuses.

As for the Brit’s disclosed fight purses, here’s what we know.

Early Career Fight Purses

Between 2009 and 2015, Amir Khan earned anywhere between $500,000 and $1.5 million per fight, though the median typically fell between $900,000 and $1.1 million. When he beat Marco Antonio Barrera in March 2009 to win the WBO Inter-Continental Light title, Khan earned just $500,000. Over the next year or two, notable wins against Paul Malignaggi and Marcos Maidana earned him $1.1 million and $1.5 million, respectively.

When Khan fought Zab Judah for the IBF World Super Light title at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in 2011, he was guaranteed $1.07 million. Additional highlights for the period include $1.1 million for his loss to Lamont Peterson, and $1.5 million apiece for his WBC Silver Welter title win and defense against Luis Collazo and Chris Algieri.

Peak Career Fight Purses

Things get slightly more interesting towards the end of Amir Khan’s boxing career, as he began earning significantly more money per fight. We’ve already mentioned his compensation from the 2016 fight with Canelo, which at the time was exponentially higher than any sum he’d received before.

Between 2019 and 2022, Khan had several high-paying fights. The first of which was his bout with Terence Crawford at Madison Square Garden in April 2019. Amir was dropped in the first round, and the fight was ultimately stopped after a low blow in round six. The fight was ruled a victory for Crawford, but despite the loss, Khan earned a $7 million purse. Several months later, Amir beat Billy Dib to win the WBC International Welter title, earning him another $7 million.

Finally, in what would be the final fight of his career, Khan faced Kell Brook at the Manchester Arena in February 2022. He was guaranteed a base purse of $3 million, but reportedly earned as much as $8 million after additional compensation from the UK PPV share.

Real Estate

Amir Khan previously owned a 3,500-square-foot, six-bedroom, six-bathroom mansion in Bolton, England. The ground floor of the property is dedicated to fitness and recovery, featuring an indoor swimming pool and hot tub, as well as an attached gym, changing room, shower, and steam room. Khan listed the home for sale at £1.5 million in 2018, although it’s unclear whether a sale was registered.

One of Khan’s, how should we say, not-so-wise investments was the 45,000-square-foot wedding venue he built in Bolton. Named The Balmayna, this Dubai-style building was built exclusively for Khan’s wedding and events business. However, in 2024, just three months after the venue hosted its first wedding (according to The Sun), he put the property on the market for £12.5 million. Locals claimed that the building opposite The Balmayna was a known fly-tipping area, and there was confusion about why he chose such a location for his venue. We have to admit it’s a rather odd location for such an extravagant venue, given that the surrounding buildings are either mechanics, housing, or fast-food shops.

Philanthropy

Amir created the Amir Khan Foundation to support numerous charitable organizations, including the Water Wells project in Africa and Asia, orphanages in the Gambia, and the Shilpa Shetty Foundation. He was also named an ambassador for the NSPCC, a role he takes very seriously.

Summary 

Amir Khan is a prime example of a true boxing champion. He does not let his victories go to his head and remains humble about his accomplishments. He truly believes in giving back to the sport and his community, which has made him one of the best role models for future boxers.

Introduction

Roy Jones Jr. is an American former professional boxer, actor, and rapper with an estimated net worth of $7 Million.

Jones was among the few fighters to start his career as a light middleweight and then move up the weight divisions to become a heavyweight champion. He is also known for his incredible performance at the Summer Olympics and was widely considered one of his generation’s greatest boxers. His footwork, reflexes, and impressive hand speed have made Roy stand out.

Fight Purses

During our research, we found disclosed purses for fourteen of Roy Jones Jr.’s fights. Bear in mind that this only accounts for a fraction of his 76 professional bouts, and therefore, this isn’t a complete representation of his lifetime earnings. Also, note that many of these figures refer only to disclosed earnings, not to additional income from PPV bonuses. We’ll do our best to mark which figures include PPV numbers below. That said, across the 14 fights for which we have information, Jones earned approximately $82.5 million in total.

Early Career Fight Purses

The majority of the fights for which we’re missing information occurred in the first several years of Jones’ professional career (1989 to 1995). This includes roughly 38% of his lifetime bouts, but considering that this was in the early days, it’s unlikely that he earned significant sums per fight.

The earliest disclosed fight purse we have for Roy Jones Jr. is from his IBF World Super Middleweight defense against Vinny Pazienza in June 1995, when he was guaranteed $2 million. At the end of 2016, when he beat Mike McCallum for the WBC Interim World Light Heavyweight title, Roy earned $2.8 million. For comparison, McCallum earned just $750,000. Other guaranteed purses from the 1990s include $4 million against Virgil Hill and $2 million against Otis Grant. As Jones moved into the 2000s, his base purse typically hovered around $1.5 million per fight. 

John Ruiz Fight Compensation

According to reports, when Roy Jones fought John Ruiz in March 2003 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, he was guaranteed at least $10 million. However, he also allegedly received 60% of the PPV revenues. The event generated $26.5 million in PPV revenue, 60% of which was $16 million, thereby earning Jones an estimated $26 million. This isn’t a verified figure; it’s a calculation based on the information above. The $26 million purse was also reportedly a career-high for Roy.

Antonio Carver Trilogy Earnings

Antonio Carver was the only opponent Roy Jones Jr. fought three times, with the first bout taking place in November 2003. Jones won the first fight, earning approximately $5 million. He lost the second fight in May 2004 and the third bout in October 2005, earning $6 million and $4 million, respectively. This brings his total earnings from the trilogy to approximately $15 million. 

Additional Fight Purses

As for Jones Jr.’s other known purses, he earned $7 million from his January 2008 bout with Felix Trinidad. For comparison, Trinidad reportedly received $9 million. At the end of the year, Roy earned $10 million from his loss to Joe Calzaghe. When he fought Mike Tyson in a rather unusual exhibition match in 2020 (both athletes were over 50 years old), some reports suggest Jones received $10 million. Although other sources state that he was guaranteed $1 million and potentially received $3 million after PPV was included.

Finally, Roy fought the former MMA fighter, Anthony Pettis, in his professional boxing debut in April 2023. He lost the fight, earning just $700,000 

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filing

In 2014, Roy Jones Jr. officially filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, though the specifics of his exact debts and assets at the time remain unknown.

Jones reportedly burned through his career earnings on poor real estate and business investments, including a recording studio. He allegedly owed the IRS over $3.5 million in unpaid taxes for 2003 and 2004 and had faced several liens against his properties in the years leading up to his bankruptcy. This included a $2,946,650 lien in 2008 and a $629,085 second lien in 2011.

In 2015, Vladimir Hryunov, a Russian boxing promoter who had built a good relationship with Jones, joined a BoxingScene.com interview to discuss the debts. After Jones became a Russian citizen, Vladimir personally signed a letter to take responsibility for the former champion’s tax obligations and had already paid $1 million by the end of 2015.

Hryunov went on to say:

“Roy Jones, in his time, received tens of millions of dollars. He put the money in businesses. A large number of real estate ventures and misallocation of payments led to serious problems. In America, it happens. For example, he spent a lot of money to open his own music studio, but a profitable business did not happen.”

Real Estate

Roy Jones Jr. owned several properties in the 2000s, including an 80-acre estate in Pensacola, Florida, and another home where his father lived. It’s unclear which of the properties he was forced to sell after filing for bankruptcy, though his father’s residence was believed to be among them.

In January 2016, Roy Jones Jr. paid $2.6 million for a 1,326-square-foot, two-bedroom, two-bathroom home in the Venice Canals, California. According to public records, he returned the property to the market in July 2020 and sold it for just $2.54 million in August.

Vehicles

Roy loves cars and motorbikes and has an awesome collection, including the Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG, worth $80,000. He also has a mint-condition Cadillac Escalade worth over $975,000 and a 2003 Hummer valued at $20,000.

Summary 

Roy is known by many nicknames, such as Captain Hook and Superman, representing aspects of his fighting ability. He left a mark on sports history with his victory in the heavyweight title bout and broke a 106-year record. Roy has left behind a legacy and currently spends his time with his family and coaching the younger generation of boxers.