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    Tyson Fury’s net worth and how much he is getting paid for Oleksandr Usyk rematch

    TYSON FURY gets back in the ring this weekend for a highly-anticipated rematch against Oleksandr Usyk.The Ukrainian won via a split decision in their thrilling first bout back in February.Tyson Fury will came away with plenty of cash if not the belts on Saturday nightCredit: GettyThe fight purse is a whopping £150mCredit: ReutersUsyk became the undisputed heavyweight champion thanks to his ninth round onslaught last time.But he has since had to give up one of his belts to Daniel Dubois, who then retained it by shocking the boxing world with a knockout win over Anthony Joshua.There is still three titles on the line (WBA, WBO and WBC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday night.Only one man can get their hands on the belts, but both Usyk, 37, and Fury, 36, are guaranteed to walk away with huge pay cheques.READ MORE IN BOXINGWhat is Tyson Fury’s net worth?Forbes claim his net worth is £40million – but others suggest it could be way higher.Before his rematch against Usyk, the Gypsy King had already banked £39.5m this year.That figure, which will rise, already makes him the 42nd highest paid sportsman in the world this year.And it is not just mega-money fights where Fury makes his millions.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe also has his own Furocity energy drink, owns a number of bars, has three best-selling books and is endorsed by brands like Lucozade.Fury was also well paid for his Netflix reality TV show “At Home with the Furys”.It’ll be a knockout, 110% Sun Sport’s panel preview Usyk v Fury 2 with Tyson Fury trainer Andy LeeThough he will not be giving his seven kids a penny, explaining: “I want my kids to get their own money, do their own things and be their own people.”I don’t believe in just giving all your money to your kids but it will make them weak, spoiled and not value anything, worthless. “They’ll end up getting to 35 and never having done anything for themselves, apart from spending dad’s money.”How much is he getting paid for Usyk rematch?Reports suggest the fighters are getting in the ring for a whopping £150m purse.The split of that figure is not yet known, but having won their first meeting, Usyk could be taking home more than his rival this time around.Fury has admitted money is the motivation behind this rematch.Fury took home more cash last time despite Usyk winningCredit: ReutersHow much has Tyson Fury earned from his previous fights?The dust-up with Usyk back in February was for a purse of £115m.Fury is understood to have collected £85m of that after an agreement was sealed for him to get the majority.When the Morecambe-born boxer came up against Francis Ngannou a year ago, he received a cheque for £65m.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnother of Fury’s iconic clashes was the last bout of the Deontay Wilder trilogy three years ago, which has been labelled the best bout of all-time.The Brit reportedly earned £22m, plus 60 per cent of the pay per view revenue that night. More

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    Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk net worth combined – career earnings and endorsements ahead of super-fight

    TYSON FURY and Oleksandr Usyk will cross gloves again this Saturday.The rematch will decide the king of the heavyweight division with three of the four belts on the line.Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury will cross gloves again this SaturdayCredit: AFPBut how do their fortunes stack up?Credit: ReutersUsyk lands a blow on Fury on his way to victory in MayTheir last fight in May saw Usyk crowned the undisputed champion of the division – the first for 24 years.However, Usyk has since vacated the IBF heavyweight title, with Daniel Dubois now wearing the strap after battering Anthony Joshua in September.But while they have both been the best in the division in recent years, how do they square up in terms of net worth?Together the rivals have a staggering estimated fortune of nearly £140million ($175m).READ MORE IN BOXINGThis fight is estimated to have a stunning purse of up to £150m ($190m), with it being split 55-45 in Usyk’s favour due to him winning the first fight.Meanwhile, Fury was reportedly handed £78m for the last fight ($100m) despite defeat.Tyson Fury’s net worthThe Gypsy King, 36, is estimated to have a staggering net worth of £110m ($140m), although his career earnings far outweigh that amount when totted up and not allowing for spending.Forbes Magazine reported in May that his net worth came in at around £50m ($63.5m), but that was before his blockbuster springtime slam against Usyk.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBut the huge pay-per-view bouts have earned him a cool increase in wealth despite defeat.Some of his big fight payouts include his £5.8m ($7m) win against Wladimir Klitschko in 2015.Usyk Calls for Caution: Heavyweight Champ Offers Safety Tips as Cameraman Trips at Grand Arrivals His trilogy against Wilder saw him land figures of around £8.4m ($10m), £20.6m ($25m) and around £22m ($27m) for each respective fight.An 80/20 purse edge against Dillian Whyte saw him take home £25m ($30m), while his third fight against Derek Chisora landed him £20m ($25m).Chisora also stated that Fury earned around £39m ($50m) for his narrow win over Francis Ngannou.Fury’s assets include plenty of brand and merchandising deals to bulk up his wallet, including his very own Furocity energy drinks.His assets include a large business empire reported by the Mirror to be worth more than £80m in the company accounts.The company, 100 per cent owned by the boxer, has nearly £109m in investments, while Fury also owns a £34m private jet, an impressive car collection and £1.7m mansion.Oleksandr Usyk’s net worthUsyk, 37, is estimated to be worth around £45m ($35m), but again, his career earnings stack up to a much larger amount.The Cat was said to have been worth £4m before his double-bill of fights with Joshua.He reportedly made £1.2m from fighting Chazz Witherspoon before making another £315,000 ($400,000) when beating Murat Gassiev on points.Beating Tony Bellew in his maiden title defence in 2018 earned him around £790,000 before he made £3.2m in his first fight with AJ which included an extra 40 per cent pay-per-view share.The money for their rematch was then reported to be 50-50, landing Usyk a massive £59m ($75m) payday.He then pocketed a further £30m for his win over Fury in May.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe has deals with brands such as BowRaw and Rival Boxing.Usyk also runs a non-profit organisation called Usyk Foundation, aimed at helping people from his country and those suffering from the Russia-Ukraine war. More

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    Tyson Fury’s net worth and how much he is getting paid for Oleksander Usyk rematch

    TYSON FURY gets back in the ring on Saturday night for a highly-anticipated rematch against Oleksandr Usyk.The Ukrainian won via a split decision in their thrilling first bout back in February.Tyson Fury will came away with plenty of cash if not the belts on Saturday nightCredit: GettyThe fight purse is a whopping £150mCredit: ReutersUsyk became the undisputed heavyweight champion thanks to his ninth round onslaught last time.But he has since had to give up one of his belts to Daniel Dubois, who then retained it by shocking the boxing world with a knockout win over Anthony Joshua.There is still three titles on the line (WBA, WBO and WBC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday night.Only one man can get their hands on the belts, but both Usyk, 37, and Fury, 36, are guaranteed to walk away with huge pay cheques.READ MORE IN BOXINGWhat is Tyson Fury’s net worth?Forbes claim his net worth is £40million – but others suggest it could be way higher.Before his rematch against Usyk, the Gypsy King had already banked £39.5m this year.That figure, which will rise, already makes him the 42nd highest paid sportsman in the world this year.And it is not just mega-money fights where Fury makes his millions.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe also has his own Furocity energy drink, owns a number of bars, has three best-selling books and is endorsed by brands like Lucozade.Fury was also well paid for his Netflix reality TV show “At Home with the Furys”.It’ll be a knockout, 110% Sun Sport’s panel preview Usyk v Fury 2 with Tyson Fury trainer Andy LeeThough he will not be giving his seven kids a penny, explaining: “I want my kids to get their own money, do their own things and be their own people.”I don’t believe in just giving all your money to your kids but it will make them weak, spoiled and not value anything, worthless. “They’ll end up getting to 35 and never having done anything for themselves, apart from spending dad’s money.”How much is he getting paid for Usyk rematch?Reports suggest the fighters are getting in the ring for a whopping £150m purse.The split of that figure is not yet known, but having won their first meeting, Usyk could be taking home more than his rival this time around.Fury has admitted money is the motivation behind this rematch.Fury took home more cash last time despite Usyk winningCredit: ReutersHow much has Tyson Fury earned from his previous fights?The dust-up with Usyk back in February was for a purse of £115m.Fury is understood to have collected £85m of that after an agreement was sealed for him to get the majority.When the Morecambe-born boxer came up against Francis Ngannou a year ago, he received a cheque for £65m.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnother of Fury’s iconic clashes was the last bout of the Deontay Wilder trilogy three years ago, which has been labelled the best bout of all-time.The Brit reportedly earned £22m, plus 60 per cent of the pay per view revenue that night. More

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    Ultimate Formula 1 drivers rich list as Max Verstappen pulls clear of Lewis Hamilton with record-breaking salary

    IT’S the most expensive sport in the world, so it’s no surprise top Formula 1 drivers boast eye-watering salaries.The likes of Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and Lando Norris certainly enjoy a life in the fast line – with supercar collections, huge mansions and beautiful women.Max Verstappen was crowned a four-time world champ in Las Vegas last monthGeorge Russell with stunning girlfriend Carmen Montero MundtSunday saw the end of the 2024 season and Hamilton’s final race with Mercedes as he heads to childhood heroes Ferrari in the New Year.But all the drama has come away from the track, with Verstappen and Russell at war over an incident at the penultimate race of the campaign in Qatar on December 1.The Red Bull driver accused Russell of being “two-faced” with the stewards, while the Brit threw out “bullying” accusations back.Ahead of the off-season, we reveal the drivers at the top of the rich list – as the top 10 earners collected an estimated £248m combined.READ MORE F1 NEWS10) PIERRE GASLY £9MPierre comes from a family heavily involved in motorsportsPierre, 28, who made his debut in 2017, drives for Alpine and comes from a family heavily involved in motorsports.His salary was bumped up to £8m this season, with £1m in bonuses as he signed a contract extension in June to keep him with team until 2026. Pierre’s brand partnerships include headphone brand Blomm and Berger, The Grid, Destination Grand Prix, and Crypto Gaming.He is said to be dating Italian Caterina Masetti Zannini, who shares many of her lavish trips with Pierre on Instagram.Most read in Motorsport9) CARLOS SAINZ £15MSainz has been replaced by Hamilton after a great final season with FerrariF1 Bianca BustamanteThe Spanish ace was paid a reported £8m a year by Ferrari, who he joined in 2021 after successful stints with Renault and McLaren.And he is promised £9m in performance related bonuses, which he surely wrapped up with 27 podium finishes in 2024.But the 30-year-old has joined Williams after being replaced by Lewis Hamilton.Endorsements include Playstation, lager brand Estrella and German helmet manufacturer Schuberth.Away from the track he still feels the need for speed and his luxury car collection includes a McLaren 720S worth £800k and a £750K Ferrari 812.Time is of the essence too – with a high end watch collection worth millions, including a Roger Dubuis timepiece worth USD £205,000 and a Franck Muller watch worth £200,000.8) SERGIO PEREZ £15.3MSergio’s future at Red Bull is under threatSergio, 34, may not be the highest-paid driver on the grid, but he’s been amassing an impressive fortune since his debut in 2011.His estimated £62.4million net worth, which includes an £9.4million salary from Red Bull, makes him one of the richest athletes in the world.The Mexican signed a two-year contract extension in June, but he was nowhere near competitive for the rest of the season, slipping to eighth in the standings just a year after he finished as the runner-up to team-mate Verstappen. This has left his Red Bull future under threat.Checo reportedly owns a multi-million dollar 15,000-square-foot mansion in Mexico and supercars including a Bugatti Chiron, which cost around £2million.F1 2025 gridHere are the confirmed driver line ups for the F1 2025 season so far:Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Sergio PerezFerrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis HamiltonMercedes: George Russell and Kimi AntonelliMcLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar PiastriAston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance StrollWilliams: Alex Albon and Carlos SainzSauber: Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel BortoletoAlpine: Pierre Gasly and Jack DoohanRB: Yuki Tsunoda and TBCHaas: Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon7) OSCAR PIASTRI £17MOscar Piastri has backed up his rookie season this yearThe 23-year-old is one the babies on the track, having come through the Renault Sports Academy and started his F1 career in 2021.As such, he actually earns LESS than the aforementioned drivers in salary (£5m) – but his staggering £13m in bonuses sees him climb the list.After a strong rookie season in 2023, Piastri was even better this year, claiming the first two Grand Prix victories of his career in Hungary and Azerbaijan and finishing fourth in the driver standings. He is set to race at least two more years for McLaren after signing a contract extension in September 2023, just days before he secured his first podium finish.The future is bright to the Aussie as he helped McLaren clinch their first Constructors’ Championship in 26 years.6) GEORGE RUSSELL £18MGeorge Russel’s has shot up through the ranks in recent yearsRussell is now the No1 driver at Mercedes after Hamilton’s exit – but he’s internal dominance this year had proved that anyway – as he signed an extension in August 2023.He now bags £11.7million a year from Mercedes, with a reported £7million in bonuses.Teenager Andrea Kimi Antonelli, 18, will step into Hamilton’s iconic shoes.Russell finished sixth in the standings and won two races, missing a third victory only because of a disqualification at Spa.5) CHARLES LECLERC £21MThe Frenchman earns £11.7m in salary at Ferrari as he welcomes HamiltonCredit: GettyLeclerc, who finished third in the driver standings this year, will welcome Hamilton to Ferrari next season.The Frenchman earns £11.7m in salary and his bonuses almost match that at £10m.He was part of another memorable tandem at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The 27-year-old took part in Friday’s practice session alongside his 24-year-old brother, Arthur—a Ferrari development driver—making them the first siblings ever to drive in F1 as teammates.4) FERNANDO ALONSO £21.5MThe 42-year-old owns homes in Oxford and SwitzerlandTwo-time world champion Fernando Alonso, 42, signed a new deal with Aston Martin in 2023 after finishing fourth in the standings.The Spanish star earns £18million in salary, while performance add-ons amount to around £3million. Unsurprisingly, Alonso likes his cars – he owns over 300 and some have even been put on display in the Fernando Alonso Sports Complex in Spain.The racer owns homes in Oxford and Switzerland, as well as an apartment in a 52-storey building in Dubai.3) LANDO NORRIS £27MAfter claiming P1 in the final race at Abu Dhabi, Norris declared: ‘Next year is my year’Norris wasn’t quite able to overtake Verstappen for the drivers’ title, but achieved 13 podium finishes this year.He did, however, take home a reported £9.4million in wages, and surely earned his whopping £18m in bonuses, as McLaren landed an unexpected constructors’ championship.Lando was born into wealth through dad Adam – who amassed a £205million fortune – and mum Cisca, from Belgium.After claiming P1 in the final race at Abu Dhabi on Sunday, Norris declared: “Next year is my year”.2) LEWIS HAMILTON £45MLewis Hamilton used to earn the most on the gridAfter years of dominance at Mercedes, Hamilton was the highest-paid driver in F1 – his contract with netted him £43million each year, and he’s estimated to be worth £270.9million.That figure is set to soar far higher, too, after it was revealed he will join the Scuderia in 2025 in a shock deal worth £100million.But the wage gulf between Hamilton and Verstappen has expanded after the changing of the guard moment in 2021.The seven-time world champion has numerous endorsement deals with the likes of Puma, Sony, Police, and Tommy Hilfiger.Hertfordshire-born Lewis, 39, is said to be raking in an additional £16.6million from these sponsorship deals.He also owns a £49.1million penthouse in New York, according to GQ, and a £19.1million six-bedroom home in London.1) MAX VERSTAPPEN £59MVerstappen is F1’s highest-paid driver on the trackUnderstandably, for the third straight year, Verstappen is F1’s highest-paid driver on the track.With estimated 2024 earnings of £59million, including a series-record £47million in salary to go with £12million in performance bonuses.The Dutchman had to wait until the season’s third-to-last Grand Prix, in Las Vegas, to lock up the championship, four races later than when he clinched in 2023.READ MORE SUN STORIESAs he’s only 27, industry experts predict his estimated £165million fortune will increase in the coming years.Last week, the Red Bull No.1 announced he is expecting a baby with partner Kelly Piquet, daughter of three-time F1 champ Nelson Piquet.The F1 driver announced the happy news with this picture on social media More

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    Gib vs Slim net worth: How Misfits stars stack up ahead of Qatar Supercard clash

    ANESONGIB makes his boxing comeback against Misfits rival Slim Albaher TONIGHT in Qatar – but there is a big gap in their two estimated net worths. Gib and Slim are coming into Supercard Middleweight clash in strong form, as the two battle in out for the Misfits Boxing belt.AnEsonGib fights Taylor Holder at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL. Photo by Michele Eve Sandberg/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)Credit: GettyMisfits Boxing Middleweight champion Sulieman ‘Slim’ Albaher made his debut against American YouTuber FouseyTube in 2019.Fousey’s corner threw in the towel during the fourth round of the fight kicking off Slim’s undefeated run over seven bouts – claiming his most recent victory over Salt Papi on the undercard of KSI vs Tommy Fury. AnEsonGib challenges for the belt after winning his previous four fights and turning his boxing career around following a first-round knockout at the hands of Jake Paul.Here is the estimated net worth of the Misfits rivals coming into their headline clash.Read more on Misfits BoxingAnEsonGib’s estimated net worth – Around $1millionThe YouTuber-turned-boxer rose to fame by uploading FIFA gaming videos and collaborating with similar stars, such as KSI. His massive online following has helped propel his fighting career.Gib’s boxing journey began to unfold following the KSI vs Joe Weller fight in 2018.AnEsonGib posing in front of a Rolls Royce posted on Instagram @anesongib.MaxPlaysFIFA, a fellow YouTuber, stepped up as Gib’s first opponent in 2018 – Gib won by TKO. While the majority of his wealth came from his YouTube presence, AnEsonGib went on to fight Jake Paul in January 2020 – the American YouTuber recently beat boxing legend Mike Tyson – generating huge sales through sales, pay-per-view, and merchandise. Most read in BoxingWorth an estimated $1 million in 2023, Gib continues to sign deals for fights and produce YouTube content to a growing audience. With four wins against his last four opponents, the star will be confident in his challenge for the Misfits Boxing Middleweight belt. Suleiman ‘Slim’ Albaher’s estimated net worth – $500kSlim takes on Gib at Misfits Boxing’s Qatar event ‘The Supercard’, defending his Middleweight belt.Both are coming into the clash in strong form – Gib claiming victories in his last four bouts and Slim remaining undefeated in seven, boasting an impressive five KOs.Slim posing on a jet ski posted on Instagram @slimthehitman.The Hitman won his last fight against musician Tom Zanetti, claiming a decent pay cheque of $100,000, according to reports. While most of his net worth has come from boxing, Slim attracts a large audience with over a million followers across his social media accounts – making him a perfect fit for the influencer boxing model.When is Gib vs Slim?Gib vs Slim is headlining the Misfits Supercard in Qatar TONIGHT on Thursday, November 28. The main event is expected to take place around 10.45pm GMT.Lusail Sports Arena is hosting the headline clash.The Misfits Supercard is living up to its billingHow can I watch Gib vs Slim?Misfits 19 -The Supercard will be live on DAZN included in the subscription, the card will not be shown on PPV.Live coverage is expected to start from 4pm GMT. What is the full Misfits 19 card?HS TikkyTokky will look to build further momentum following his early KO last time out. Deji steps back into the ring against Dawood Savage.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd Salt Papi steps up against King Kenny in what could be a second headliner for many fans.AnEsonGib vs Slim AlbaherSalt Papi vs King KennyHS TikkyTokky vs Masai WarriorDeji vs Dawood SavageJarvis vs Ben WilliamsNichLmao vs Warren SpencerLil CraCra vs YuddyGangTVChase DeMoor vs KelzLuis Alcaraz Pineda vs SwarmzAmir Anderson vs Neeraj More

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    Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson lifestyles compared: Inside the stunning homes of both boxers with £1.6m worth of luxury cars

    ONE is arguably the most ferocious boxer to have ever laced up a pair of gloves and is considered by many to be among the scariest human beings to have ever lived.The other is a former Disney star who has terrorised the social media scene for the last 11 years and is the self-appointed “disrupter of boxing”.Mike Tyson makes his professional ring return against Jake Paul early on Saturday nightCredit: REXJake Paul lives a life of luxury and boasts some incredible motors thanks to the fortune he’s earned from social mediaCredit: INSTAGRAM@JAKEPAULTyson was the most feared man in boxing in the early ’90s and incredibly blew through a £300million fortuneCredit: GettyBut he’s become a multi-millionaire again thanks to his cannabis companyCredit: INSTAGRAM@TYSONRANCHPaul has also earned a fair few bob inside the ringCredit: GETTYNo one, however, in their wildest dreams would have ever thought the two bad boys would ever share the ring.But the squared circle is exactly where Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will find themselves in the early hours of Saturday morning.The pair, 58 and 27 respectively, will trade heavy leather in arguably the most controversial fight since the turn of the century.Controversy, however, isn’t new to either man as it’s followed them around for most of their lives.READ MORE ON PAUL VS TYSONAnd contrary to what you might think, the pair have a lot in common due to their incredibly lavish lifestyles.A multi-million-pound cannabis empire currently finances Tyson’s lush lifestyle, one no one could have ever anticipated him having after he blew through an incredible £300million fortune.YouTube and his brief stint as a professional boxer have seen Paul rake in millions of pounds, some of which he’s used to buy a stunning £13million mansion in Puerto Rico.HomesTyson, throughout the years, has called many places home – including Ohio, Maryland, Nevada, Connecticut and his native New York.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSJAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUTThe fan favourite currently resides in a six-bedroom property in Henderson, on the outskirts of Las Vegas, which he paid £2.5million for.The 8,149 square-foot space, which is situated in a gated community, has six bathrooms.’Can you imagine Jake Paul’s face,’ says Mike Tyson trainer as he breaks boxing pad with brutal power in training video It’s a far cry from the mammoth 52-room abode he had in the 2000s in Farmington, which he was forced to sell to rapper 50 Cent after going broke.Tyson famously had three fully-grown Bengal tigers in his now abandoned £1.1m Ohio house.Mike Tyson currently lives in a mansion in Las Vegas he paid £2.5m forCredit: Luxury Homes of Las VegasPreviously, he had a home in Connecticut that boasted its own games roomCredit: Douglas Elliman Real EstateFamously, Tyson kickstarted the trend for boxers to own exotic petsPaul’s stunning £13million Puerto Rico mansion boasts a games room, recording studio and poolCredit: Youtube – Jake PaulPaul revealed he moved out of LA and escaped to the Caribbean island to focus on his boxing trainingCredit: Youtube – Jake PaulThe huge property has eight bedrooms and eight bathroomsCredit: Youtube – Jake PaulJust as he does with boxing experience, Paul has plenty of catching up to do in the housing department.He’s not doing too bad for himself, though, residing in a stunning two-storey home with eight bedrooms, eight bathrooms, a fitness room, a luxury swimming pool, a games room and an elevator.CarsOne of the main reasons why Tyson’s millions vanished into thin air was his love of pricey motors.Rolls-Royces, Ferraris and McLlarens were Tyson’s cars of choice before a £15million debt to the tax man forced him to hastily sell them.Tyson is understood to currently own a Mercedes-Benz G Class worth £136,000 and a £300,000 Rolls-Royce CullinanTyson squandered some of his £300m fortune on amazing carsTyson has a stunning £136,000 Mercedes-Benz G Class in his garagePaul has a fleet of astonishing cars including a Lamborghini Huracan worth £165kCredit: InstagramMost recently, Paul added a £600k Ferrari to his vast collectionCredit: YouTube / DAZN Boxing.Paul has an estimated net worth of £60mPaul’s current fleet of cars isn’t too shabby, with the former actor currently owning a 1958 Ford Fairlaine worth £70,000, a £165,000 Lamborghini Huracan, a £360,000 Rolls Royce Phantom and a £600,000 Ferrari SF90 Spider.He would have two Ferraris to his name had he not wrecked his £330,000 296 GTB while performing doughnuts.Love livesTyson is happily married to his third wife, Lakiha Spicer, whom he was introduced to when she was 18 years old.They remained friends until the early noughties, when they began dating.And they tied the knot in 2009, two weeks after the tragic and heartbreaking death of Tyson’s daughter, Exodus.Tyson’s dramatic physical and mental transformation in recent years has been in large part down to his devoted and loving wife, who he affectionately calls “Kiki”.Tyson with Lakiha SpicerCredit: GettyJutta Leerdam is the current girlfriend of PaulCredit: Instagram / @uttaleerdamPaul is believed to be smitten with Dutch beauty JuttaCredit: Instagram / @uttaleerdamJutta helped Paul overcome the disappointment of his first loss to Tommy FuryCredit: InstagramJAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUTPaul hasn’t been a stranger to having a beautiful woman by his side over the years.But he’s seemingly found “the one”, after years of failed romances with actresses and models.The YouTuber is currently dating Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam, who played a pivotal role in helping him get over his crushing defeat to Tommy Fury.”I have a new girlfriend which is pretty cool,” Paul revealed in one of his thousands of YouTube videos. “It’s been so refreshing.”She’s a world champion and I’ve just been so amazed by her and her work ethic and how much of an angel she is.”She’s one of the most pure-hearted human beings that I have met in my life.”[She’s] so genuine and she has just changed my perspective and helped me coming out of this loss when I was in a dark place.”She really was there talking about her losses and was able to relate to those things and what I was going through.”So she’s been such a blessing; Jutta if you’re watching this, you’re amazing.””So she’s been such a blessing; Jutta if you’re watching this hi, you’re amazing.”Net worthsAlthough he’s earned a pretty penny in the ring and on social media, Paul’s net worth – which is said to be around £60million – still pales in comparison to a prime Tyson’s.Tyson has incredibly picked himself off the bankruptcy canvas over the last decade to amass a net worth of £7.8million.His ‘Hotboxin” podcast has played a big role in his financial resurgence, but not as much as his cannabis empire.In recent years, Tyson has reinvented himself as an advocate of cannabisCredit: TYSON RANCHTyson sells weed through his brand Tyson 2.0Credit: TYSON RANCHThe youngest-ever heavyweight champion has been flogging weed and other marijuana-laced products since 2016.His Tyson 2.0 weed brand earns him a whopping £500,000 each month.Marijuana hasn’t just changed Tyson’s life financially, it’s changed him spiritually.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe self-confessed former cocaine addict claims the drug – which he sometimes smokes £40,000 worth of each month – has made him a calmer person.Puffing on Mary Jane is now a daily occurrence for Tyson, who recently admitted he could have a few draws before he makes his first professional walk to the ring in 19 years.Counting down to Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson…READ MORE on all the build-up to the massive clash in Texas on Netflix…All the info:Latest news and features: More

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    Gary Lineker ‘could be snapped up by Netflix & DOUBLE £30m fortune’ after building TV empire away from Match of the Day

    HE may be giving up his £1.36 million-a-year job, but the BBC’s highest-paid star will be just fine after building a canny media empire of his own.We revealed this week that Gary Lineker will be leaving Match of the Day after 25 years at the end of this season.Gary Lineker will leave Match of the Day at the end of the seasonCredit: BBCHis own company has had success with documentaries like Football, Prince William & Our Mental HealthCredit: BBC SportHe has struck deals for the likes for Vision Express. Pictured in a photoshoot for the brandCredit: SWNSThe football pundit will quit the BBC after anchoring the Corporation’s 2025/26 FA Cup coverage and the next World Cup.In a statement confirming he’s stepping down, Lineker said: “I’m delighted to continue my long association with BBC Sport and would like to thank all those who made this happen.”While many might shudder at the thought of stepping away from such a well-paid role, Lineker’s booming projects away from the Beeb could still see his estimated £30million fortune DOUBLE in the coming years, according to experts.And it’s all thanks to his TV production company, Goalhanger Films.READ MORE SPORTS FEATURESThe firm has already been behind high-profile BBC shows, including Football, Prince William And Our Mental Health in 2020, but it’s also found success with steaming giants, selling a Serena Williams documentary to Amazon last year.Brand and culture expert Nick Ede believes big beasts like Netflix will now have Lineker’s future projects in his sights – and could reward him with a multi-million pound deal, if David Beckham’s £20 million payday was anything to go by.He tells us: “This is a golden moment for Gary to make even more money, spread his broadcasting wings and create compelling content that will help him double his wealth. “I’m sure he will be selling his documentaries and series back to the BBC but now he has the option to sell to the highest bidders with the biggest viewership, making him one of the most powerful men in the media and it’s only going to get more successful for him as the demand is increasing.Most read in Football“Netflix has massive budgets and knows that his shows rate really well, like his Prince William doc. “With his black book full of the greatest sports stars in the world – and royals – plus Netflix’s high demand for content, he will be top of their list for programmes, and could earn tens of millions.”Watch first look trailer for BBC’s ‘Football, Prince William and Our Mental Health’Goalhanger also has an extremely successful podcast production arm, which is now signed up with global entertainment agency WME.In 2022, Lineker hailed  the “incredible growth” of Goalhanger Podcasts, and admitted he could leave the BBC to work on it full time – so it’s very possible that’s what his plans are.He told The New Statesman: “Maybe. Who knows? Life’s thrown many things at me. And I’m 61. “We don’t really know what the boundaries are in terms of growth. But it’s a very, very good business.”Brand dealsThe Rest Is Football podcast has over 320,000 subscribers on YouTubeCredit: The Rest Is FootballLineker has been the face of Walkers for 30 yearsCredit: AlamyHis company has also sold a Serena Williams documentary to AmazonCredit: AFPGoalhanger has produced some of the biggest podcasts in the country, including The Rest Is Politics , hosted by Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart, and The Rest Is History, presented by Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook.And it has found success Stateside recently, too, launching The Rest Is Politics: US.Last year, Gary began fronting The Rest is Football podcast with Micah Richards and Alan Shearer – which has 320,000 subscribers on YouTube.And Nick thinks he’ll continue to earn even more from YouTube thanks to his many brand deals.His most famous is Walkers – who he’s been working with for 30 years, and appeared in over 150 adverts for.Lineker is estimated to earn around £1 million a year from the crisps giant, and signed another three-year deal with them in 2022.He’s also got his own range of specs in high street chain Vision Express, with glasses frames starting at £99 and sunglasses at £39.Shirts brand TM Lewin, also signed Lineker up, to promote its budget range, starting at £25. In 2023, he launched his own line with Next, modelling his own clothes online.Having previously also hosted for the likes of NBC and TNT Sports, Nick says a move to YouTube for Lineker may be on the cards – as he’ll be free from the BBC guidelines.He adds: “He will soon be using YouTube to carry on his football commentary and be able to monetise this.“Without the BBC stronghold for limited commercial activity, he will be getting offers from brands who want to piggyback on the perennial success of his Walkers crisps ads and maximise on his popularity.”Lavish lifeLineker has a £4m mansion in BarnesCredit: SWNS:South West News ServiceThis includes a £50k Jaguar F-PaceCredit: JaguarLineker’s business acumen has led to him owning a £4 million home in Barnes, London – complete with gym and cinema – as well as a car collection worth over £300,000.That included his super-smart Jaguar F-Pace, worth around £50,000.But he’s also been seen riding a Mercedes SL550, BMW 650i convertible, Range Rover Sport and a Jaguar XJ.The hotshot striker was even spied in a £20,000 Mini Cooper Turbo once upon a time.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe car collector has also invested in insurance company, Ticker, which aims to reduce premiums for drivers between the ages of 17 and 25, and is backed by former Formula 1 driver Mark Blundell.Nick finishes: “Lineker has cleverly created a media business that doesn’t need to rely on him and is set to make much more money after BBC.”Lineker has a range with NextCredit: NextHe broke BBC guidelines when he wore his range on the EurosCredit: BBC More

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    Tommy Fury in line to earn TRIPLE his net worth in rematch against Jake Paul… with never-before-seen fight teased

    TOMMY FURY is in line to sensationally TRIPLE his net worth as talks to rematch Jake Paul continue – but with a twist. Fury looked to have buried two years of bitter feuding when he beat Paul via split-decision in the Diriyah desert in Saudi Arabia last year. Jake Paul and Tommy Fury are in talks to rematchCredit: GettyBut the celebrity boxing rivals have continued their feud to build towards a money-spinning rematch. And they could even take their rivalry to the MMA cage with a huge two-fight deal being put in place. Paul is signed to the Professional Fighters League and primed to make his cage debut next year. And in February, PFL founder Donn Davis told SunSport £15milllion ($20m) was on the table for Fury to fight Paul in MMA and boxing. READ MORE IN MMADavis said: “Tommy doing a back-to-back boxing and MMA – hardwired together where Tommy couldn’t back out of one or the other – is on the table.”The rumoured offers of $15-20m to Tommy – which is three times what he could earn for many other of his options – is accurate.”Is that the best option for Jake? I’ll leave that to Jake and Nakisa [Bidarian]. They’re the best at picking opponents and managing that.”But that is accurate and that is a possibility.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFury even recently posed with PFL gloves on in a YouTube video and called out Paul to a rematch in the cage. And PFL CEO Peter Murray – ahead of Francis Ngannou’s MMA return in Riyadh – confirmed talks with the 2019 Love Island star are ongoing. Murray told SunSport: “He was going to be part of this event on the broadcast team. But he’s excited by the sport and that would be interesting.”Listen, he’s a big event fighter and there’s plenty of money to go around. “We’re investing in the sport, we’re investing in big events, that would be a mega event and we’re here to put on a spectacle.”Fury is believed to have earned around £6m for his two wins over YouTube pair Paul and KSI. It means PFL’s proposed double header would see him nearly triple his fight earnings.Fury, 25, controversially beat KSI, 31, in October and underwent hand surgery soon after, leading to a potential return by January.Paul, 27, meanwhile faces heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson, 58, on November 15 in a clash slammed over the 30-year age gap. But PFL are looking to schedule his MMA debut for next year – possibly right after the Netflix fight with Tyson. And Paul confirmed in August that talks to fight Fury in the cage are happening. He said: “I think that’s actually still a discussion. So that could be interesting for sure. Me versus Tommy in MMA.”The PFL are also working on introducing hybrid-rules fights to help bridge that gap between boxing and MMA. And a never-before-seen mixed-rules bout between Paul and Fury has not been ruled out. READ MORE SUN STORIESMurray added: “We’ll see. We haven’t talked about Jake’s debut that would be modified rules. “It’s a possibility but we’re having those conversations with other fighters, in particular from the boxing world. I think it could be interesting.”Tommy Fury has called out Jake Paul to a rematch in MMACredit: @evolutionfitnessxlJake Paul is signed to the PFL to make his MMA debut More