BOXING fans are on the edge of their seats as they wait for confirmation of one of the biggest fights in British history.
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are believed to be close to agreeing a big-money bout for the end of the year.
The pair have already made a fortune from long and successful careers boxing on the biggest stages.
Despite plenty of speculation, Fury and Joshua have so far avoided each other with the Gypsy King drawn into an epic trilogy with Deontay Wilder and AJ facing off twice with both Andy Ruiz and Oleksandr Usyk.
But now with the two stumbling towards one of the biggest heavyweight bouts in history, it’s a good time to compare how Fury and Joshua weigh up outside the ring.
Houses
Tyson Fury has never been shy about his upbringing.
Growing up in a caravan as a traveller, the 34-year-old has come from very humble beginnings.
But now The Gypsy King has a grand portfolio of properties worth at least £8.2m.
He and his wife Paris Fury moved into a new seaside mansion worth £1.7m last year, but that is only the tip of the iceberg.
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The pair also own a glamorous £6m Marbella mansion and huge Vegas mansions.
Anthony Joshua also has his own set of dazzling properties, but the star is also known to prioritise those around him before himself.
Only a limited amount is known about how many homes he owns, but his portfolio is worth at least £7.5m.
The Mirror reported last year that AJ spent that amount in one year alone, with some likely going on to be sold.
Cars
Fury loves his cars and collects some of the most impressive models around.
His Instagram gives fans a glimpse into his mouth-watering collection, including his two new Rolls Royce Phantom Series II motors, each costing £394,000.
In the past, he has also shown off a Ferrari GTCLusso that is worth around £250,000.
It is difficult to estimate how much all these cars come up to but it is at least £1.2m and likely goes higher.
Similar to his boxing counterpart, Joshua is also a petrolhead.
He is reported as owning a garage of cars that total around £1m.
The 32-year-old is also a fan of the Rolls Royce Phantom, and he was also reportedly pictured driving a Mercedes v8 BiTurbo while on holiday.
Fight incomes
Both fighters have seen their reputations explode over the past decade as the heavyweight division lined up to test their mettle against two of its finest boxers.
Fury has raked in at least £101.25m from his fights but the numbers are likely higher with not all finances public.
It’s been quite the journey for the man from Morecambe. He made over £10m from his rematch with Dereck Chisora in 2014, before making well over £23m from the third fight against Deontay Wilder.
Along with the first two bouts with the American, and his epic battle against Dillian Whyte earlier this year, Fury continues to rake in huge numbers as fans line up to see his fights.
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Joshua is reported as being even more lucrative from his battles in the ring.
The two fights with Usyk are reported to have been worth £14m and £65.7m respectively to the British boxer.
Some of his earlier high-profile clashes – such as his career-defining clash with Wladimir Klitschko in 2017 – has also helped him bring in an estimated £200m in his career.
Both fighters are set to make even more dosh if their Battle of Britain clash goes ahead.
Sponsorship Deals
Both boxers have made decent money through sponsorship throughout their careers.
In Fury’s case, the number is estimated as being around the £100m mark.
This is due in part to his main sponsor WOW Hydrate, a sports drinks brand, and the huge deal with ESPN, the network of Top Rank.
He also has his own range of clothes which he sells on his website.
Meanwhile, Forbes describes AJ as a “marketing juggernaut” and estimates his sponsorship deals to net him around the £10m mark.
They point to his deals with the likes of Beats and Hugo Boss.
Net Worth
Sources vary for both athletes when it comes to out-an-out net worth, with figures subject to change and some financial information not made public.
Tyson Fury’s net worth is estimated to be huge thanks to his high-profile trilogy battle.
Reports suggest is net worth as of this year was £130m.
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As of 2020, Forbes had Joshua’s net worth at around £41m while 2022 sources place it around £80m.
Their incredible careers mean they are both among the highest-paid athletes in the world.
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