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      Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois combined net worth: How much have the pair earned in their careers?

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      DANIEL DUBOIS will look to cause one of the great heavyweight upsets when he takes on Oleksandr Usyk this weekend.The Brit, 25, suffered the first professional defeat of his career three years ago when compatriot Joe Joyce earned a 10th round stoppage victory.
      Oleksandr Usyk, left, and Daniel Dubois, right, will face off in Poland on Saturday nightCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Since then, Dubois has put together a four-fight winning streak and obtained the WBA regular title.
      But he remains a heavy underdog heading into the clash – which will take place at the Tarczynski Arena in Wroclaw, Poland on Saturday night.
      That is because Dubois is coming up against an all-time great in Ukrainian Usyk, 36.
      The former cruiserweight king was a decorated amateur, claiming gold at the 2012 Olympic Games.
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      He then turned pro and won a world title in just his 10th fight.
      Usyk went on to become undisputed champion in the 200lb division, before he moved up to heavyweight and dethroned Anthony Joshua.
      He defeated AJ again in their rematch last year, with this the first defence of his title since then.
      But what are the two fighters’ career earnings heading into this heavyweight dust-up?
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      What is Oleksandr Usyk’s net worth?
      Usyk’s last two fights were wins over Anthony JoshuaCredit: Getty
      Neither man’s net worth has been officially reported, but Usyk’s career earnings are estimated to be around the £60m mark.
      The majority of that came in his last outing – the rematch with Joshua in Saudi Arabia – where he collected in the region of £42m.
      He earned £15m from the first AJ fight – which took place in London – and £1.8m for the clash with Derek Chisora in 2020.
      His purse for his heavyweight debut against Chaz Witherspoon was about £1m, but before that he had never received a seven-figure sum.
      His highly-anticipated clash with Tony Bellew in 2018 saw him earn £750,000.
      Before that, all of his purses were under the £400,000 mark.
      He is expected to rake in £4.9m for the Dubois clash.
      What is Daniel Dubois’ net worth?
      Dubois’ career earnings are substantially less than Usyk’sCredit: Getty
      Unlike Usyk, Dubois has only cracked the £1m mark for one of his fights so far.
      That came in the all-British bout with Joyce in 2020.
      As a result, his career earnings are only thought to be in the region of £5m.
      He began earning six-figure sums when he took on Richard Lartey in April 2019.
      A steady set of purses ranged between £100,000 and £500,000 prior to the Joyce fight – before he earned £1.75m for that blockbuster clash.
      In the three years that have followed, he has pulled in a further £1.8m across four fights.
      But now he is set to receive another life-changing cheque on Saturday.
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      Dubois will earn around £1.6m for the Usyk fight – making it his second-highest payday to date.
      After Saturday night, Usyk and Dubois’ combined net worth will exceed £70m. More

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      Who is Olga Carmona and what was written on her shirt?

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      OLGA CARMONA delighted Spanish fans when she scored the opening goal of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup final.The player, who is part of Jorge Vilda’s squad at the competition, put her and her fellow players in the lead ahead of rival team England.
      Olga Carmona of Spain scored the opening goal of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 finalCredit: EPA/DEAN LEWINS
      Who is Olga Carmona?
      Olga Carmona is a Spanish professional footballer.
      She was born June 12, 2000 in Seville, Spain.
      Carmona began her football career when she was just six years old, joining youth squad Sevilla Este.
      She later moved to Sevilla FC’s youth team, where she eventually worked her way up to the senior line-up.
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      In her first professional season, the football player scored five goals in 25 matches.
      Carmona signed for Real Madrid’s newly formed women’s football team in the summer of 2020.
      When did Olga Carmona join the Spanish national team?
      Carmona made her debut for Spain’s women’s senior team in April 2021.
      She had previously played for the country’s under-19 squad, and was part of the team at the 2018 and 2019 European Championships.
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      Carmona was named as a member of Spain’s team for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, held in Australia and New Zealand.
      The team made it all the way to the final of the tournament, where they took on England.
      Carmona scored in the first 30 minutes of the match, the first goal of the game.
      What is Olga Carmona’s salary?
      Carmona is thought to have an annual salary of around £260,000.
      She has an estimated net worth of around £1million 
      What was written on Olga Carmona’s shirt at the 2023 World Cup Final?
      After scoring in the final of the Women’s World Cup, Carmona revealed a message reading “Merchi” on a shirt underneath her Spain strip.
      Reports have suggested that “Merchi” is in reference to Carmona’s old school, Mercedes College.
      The school has showed its support for the former student throughout the World Cup.
      After the semi-final, the school uploaded a shot of Carmona in action.
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      The picture was captioned: “Go Olga! Our former student makes history with the Spanish women’s football team and scores the goal that gives us the pass to the final.
      “For all Olga, for all Spain!” More

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      Who is Jorge Vilda, Spain’s women’s football manager?

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      SPAIN and England are set for the biggest match in their history in the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup final.The Lionesses, overseen by manager Sarina Wiegman, will take on Jorge Vilda Rodríguez’s Spanish team on Sunday, August 20, 2023.
      Spain’s coach Jorge Vilda has overseen his team’s journey to the final of the 2023 Fifa Women’s World CupCredit: DAVID GRAY/AFP via Getty Images
      Who is Jorge Vilda Rodríguez?
      Jorge Vilda Rodríguez is a Spanish football coach and manager.
      He was born on July 7, 1981, in Madrid.
      He has been head coach of Spain’s women’s national football team since 2015.
      Vilda was once a football player himself, having been a part of Real Madrid, Rayo Vallecano and FC Barcelona’s youth teams.
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      But after two major knee injuries at the age of 17, he moved into coaching instead.
      Much of Vilda’s coaching career has seen him involved with Spain’s women’s youth squads.
      He took on the role of assistant coach at WU17 and WU19 level before becoming the head coach for Spain’s WU17s in 2009, a position he held for five years.
      Vilda is married to his wife María, who he reportedly shares two children with.
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      Much of Vilda’s private life is kept out of the spotlight.
      How did Jorge Vilda become Spain’s women’s football manager?
      Vilda took on the role of manager of Spain’s women’s football team in 2015.
      His coaching career began with CD Canillas, a small neighbourhood club in Madrid. 
      He then moved into working with the Spain’s national women’s youth teams, eventually working his way up to become manager of the senior team.
      Vilda’s stint with Spain’s women’s team, while nearing a decade long, has not been without some hurdles.
      In September 2022, fifteen of Spain’s players wrote letters to the Spanish football federation threatening to quit if Vilda was not fired.
      In the letters, the players spoke about the impact Vilda’s coaching had on “their emotional state and their health”.
      The federation responded to the letters in a statement, demanding the players apologise to their manager.
      The statement added that the federation would “not allow the players to question the continuity of the national coach and his coaching staff, since making those decisions does not fall within their powers”.
      The letters came shortly after Spain reached the quarter-finals of the 2022 Euros, where they were defeated by England.
      The Lionesses went on to win the tournament, and Spain’s players were thought to be disgruntled with team selection, training sessions and how injuries were managed at the competition.
      Vilda later spoke out about the drama, saying he had not considered resigning.
      He said: “It would be unfair, for what we created in the past and are in the present.”
      However, Vilda picked three of the 15 Spain players who mutinied against him in his World Cup 2023 squad.
      The team snubbed Vilda as they celebrated reaching the final.
      What is Jorge Vilda’s net worth?
      Reports suggest Vilda has an estimated net worth between £1.5million and £4million.
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      He has likely amassed this fortune through his work as a football coach in Spain.
      The manager is thought to take home over £354,000 annually. More

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      Ultimate Premier League Wags Insta rich list includes ‘world’s hottest Wag’ & savvy reality star who out-earns boyfriend

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      THEY say that behind every successful man, there stands a great woman. That appears to ring true for players of the English Premier League, who are cheered on by their stunning wives and girlfriends.
      English Premier League footballers have some of the most glamourous WAGS by their side (pictured is Melanie Martial)Credit: Instagram/@melaniemartialdc
      With the season having kicked off this weekend, many will be in the stands cheering on their fellas, while others support them from afar.
      Some wags have amassed armies of fans of their own – and can rake in thousands by sharing a single Instagram post.
      The amount they can earn – estimated by HypeAuditor’s Instagram Money Calculator – is dictated by how many followers they have, average likes and the reach of their account.
      Here we reveal the ultimate Premier League Wag Instagram rich list – and some can even out-earn their footballer partners.
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      Cindy Kimberly – £9K
      Cindy gained social media attention when Justin Bieber posted a picture of herCredit: Instagram
      She is now with Everton star Dele Alli, who she’s been dating since last yearCredit: Instagram
      Dutch model Cindy, 24, has managed to build a huge online presence, largely thanks to Justin Bieber launching an internet hunt to find her.
      He posted her picture to millions of his followers with the caption “Omg who is this!!” back in 2015, when she was 17.
      Cindy has since modelled for huge fashion brands like Marc Jacobs, Savage x Fenty and Boohoo, and posed for Sports Illustrated among other top titles.
      She began dating Everton midfielder Dele Alli in 2022 and they’ve been spotted enjoying holidays and sharing loved up snaps of each other.
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      With 7million followers, Cindy reigns supreme when it comes to Instagram and is reportedly able to charge brands up to £9,000 per post – around the same as Dele, who has 8.5m followers.
      Dani Dyer – £5.7K
      Dani Dyer made a name for herself after winning Love Island in 2018Credit: Instagram
      She and Jarrod Bowen announced the birth of their twins earlier this yearCredit: Getty
      Love Island star Dani Dyer, 27, who won the series in 2018 with ex Jack Fincham, went public with West Ham star Jarrod Bowen in 2021.
      The pair delighted fans in May when Dani gave birth to their twins Summer and Star. Dani already has a two-year-old with her jailbird ex-boyfriend Sammy Kimmence.
      As one of the most popular Love Island stars, Dani has over 3.8m followers on Instagram – and with her likes averaging 221.7k, she’s allegedly able to demand £5,749 per post.
      Meanwhile Jarrod has 351K followers, and can earn an estimated £3,473 per post.
      Marta Diaz – £5.4K
      Marta, who is dating Sergio Reguilon, often posts racy pictures on InstagramCredit: Instagram
      She is only one of a few WAGs to have more followers than their significant otherCredit: Getty
      Marta Diaz, 23, certainly knows how to set pulses racing – she’s famous for her racy snaps on social media.
      The Spanish beauty is dating Tottenham star Sergio Reguilon, and previously admitted the couple went months without having sex because they were separated during lockdown.
      She is just one of a select few WAGs to have more followers than their partners.
      On YouTube she has over 2m subscribers, while over on Instagram she has more than 3.3m, and can make an estimated £5,400 per post.
      Sergio, meanwhile, has 1.8m Instagram followers – and can reportedly net £6,237 per post.
      Vlada Zinchenko – £3.9K
      Vlada is a sports journalist and has interviewed some of the biggest footballers in the worldCredit: instagram.com
      She and Oleksandr kept their relationship secret until they were ready to tell the worldCredit: Instagram

      Manchester City’s Oleksander Zinchenko married Vlada in 2020 after a romantic proposal inside the Olympic Stadium in Kyiv.
      The Ukrainian’s teammates helped keep their romance a secret until they were ready to tell the world.
      Now they are proud parents to two kids and regularly give fans glimpses into their family life on social media.
      Before becoming Mrs Zinchchenko, Vlada, 27, made a name for herself as a sports journalist and has interviewed some of the world’s top football players.
      On Instagram she has 683k followers, and can earn an estimated £3,900 per sponsored post. Her hubby has 2.5m followers.
      Melanie Da Cruz – £3.3K
      Melanie began dating Manchester United’s Anthony Martial in 2016
      Their relationship initially courted some controversyCredit: Getty
      Melanie, 32, is no stranger to the limelight – she made a name for herself on French TV and has been with Manchester United star Anthony Martial since 2016.
      Their relationship did not get off to a smooth start, however – eyebrows were raised when he dumped his former lover Samantha Jacquelinet and got together with Melanie soon after.
      Despite past allegations of infidelity, the pair appear to be loved up and regularly share snaps of them on holiday in destinations like Dubai and Santorini.
      Anthony is dad to son Peyton, whom he shares with Samantha, and also has Swan, who was born in 2018 with Melanie.
      Melanie’s 4.5million followers on Instagram means brands aiming to work with her could be paying up to £3,300 per post. Anthony has 6.3m followers and can ask up to £7.8K.
      Ainê Coutinho – £2.4k
      Ainê has been married to Philippe Coutinho since 2012Credit: Instagram
      They have adorable tattoo tributes to each otherCredit: Instagram
      The romance between Ainê and childhood sweetheart Philippe Coutinho has been hailed as one of football’s ‘great love stories’.
      The Brazilian pair first met as teenagers – Phillipe was 14 – at a friend’s party and have been inseparable ever since.
      She has always supported his football career and follows him whenever he moves to a new club.
      Ainê, 30, and Aston Villa star Phillippe, who married in 2012 and share three children together, often post adorable snaps of each other and their family. They even have sweet tattoo tributes to each other.
      With 979k followers on Instagram, Ainê is reportedly able to pocket up to £2,362 per post.
      Meanwhile her husband boasts a whopping 24.9m followers – meaning he can allegedly command up to £20K per post.
      Anna Mariana Casemiro – £2.2k
      Anna Mariana is married to Manchester United star CasemiroCredit: Instagram
      The couple share two childrenCredit: Instagram
      Anna Mariana, 34, has been extremely successful in her own right – she has a successful make-up range and works as a model on Instagram – when she is not busy being a mum.
      She is married to Manchester United star Casemiro and they share two kids. They began dating in 2011 and married three years later.
      Brazilian Anna – who holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration – met Casemiro while the midfielder played for Sao Paolo.
      With 504.6k followers on Instagram and an engagement rate of 3.6%, she is reportedly able to make up £2,284 on Instagram. Her hubby has 22.1m followers and can command an estimated £21K.
      Maja Nilsson Lindelof – £2K
      Maja has been named the hottest WAG in the Premier LeagueCredit: instagram @majanilssonlindelof
      She is married to Manchester United’s Victor LindelofCredit: Getty
      She has been called the sexiest WAG in the world and has been building an incredible Instagram empire.
      Married to Manchester United’s Victor Lindelof, Swedish beauty Maja, 29, is founder of the fashion brand Lis Bonne Atelier and also writes blogs for a glossy magazine.
      She’s also a human rights ambassador for UNICEF and often highlights the work being done to protect children around the world.
      Maja has an Instagram following of 252k and can allegedly charge up to £2,000 each time she posts an advert. Her husband has 2.3m followers, but can reportedly only command £2,684 per post.
      Izabel Kovačić – £1.9K
      Izabel often posts pictures of herself on holiday at exotic locationsCredit: Instagram @ izakova
      The couple got married in the same church they met as teenagersCredit: Instagram @izakova
      As far as glam WAGS go, it doesn’t get much better than Izabel, who is the wife of Manchester City central midfielder Mateo Kovačić.
      The pair’s relationship has been wholesome from the beginning – they even met at church while they were teenagers.
      And in 2017, they returned to that same church for their wedding.
      Since then, she has been living the ultimate Wag dream and is often seen vacationing at exotic locations.
      Isabel, 30 has an impressive social media presence – she’s followed by 457k people and is able to make £1,965 on the platform.
      It pales in comparison to her husband’s five million followers, however.
      Isabelle da Silva – £1.8K
      Isabelle da Silva is extremely active on social mediaCredit: INSTAGRAM/BELLE SILVA
      She has been married to Thiago Silva since 2015Credit: Splash News
      In 2020, Isabelle da Silva put her family’s business out in the open when she revealed she was trying to convince her Brazilian husband Thiago to have a vasectomy.
      The mum-of-two, 36, has been married to the Chelsea star since 2015 after being together for years.
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      She is extremely active on social media where she has over 669k followers. Isabelle regularly posts snaps of Thiago and their kids alongside sultry bikini shots.
      On Instagram, she is reportedly able to earn up to £1,817 each time she agrees to a sponsored post. Thiago, who has 22m followers, can earn an estimated £17K per post. More

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      What is Derek Chisora’s net worth and what is his boxing record?

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      DEREK Chisora is a British professional boxer who has been in the game for over 15 years, during which time he has amassed an impressive fortune.Being well respected for never ducking a fight, Chisora has battled the best, and although he’s won a lot more than he’s lost, his record reflects this bravery.

      Who is Derek Chisora?
      Derek Chisora was born in Mbare, a suburb of Harare, the Zimbabwe capital city, on December 29 1983.
      In 1999, Chisora’s family moved to Finchley, London. In 2002, he was involved in a street fight and was arrested for assault after knocking a victim’s teeth out.
      His parole officer advised him to take up boxing. He was trained on the fundamentals by Joe Smyth and turned pro in 2007.
      What is Derek Chisora’s boxing record?
      At present Chisora’s impressive record stands at 33 wins, 13 losses and 0 draws.
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      During those 33 wins Derek has stopped 23 of his opponents, so his current knock-out ratio is 70%.
      In his 13 losses, he’s been stopped 4 times.
      He’s boxed a total of 314 rounds, meaning his professional fights last 6.8 rounds on average.
      What is Derek Chisora’s net worth?
      Boxing is big business and Del Boy has certainly earned his money over the past few years.
      Chisora, 39, still harbours world title hopes and has fought 42 times as a professional, winning 32 of those bouts.
      Never one to back down from a challenge, he’s faced – and beaten – some of the biggest names in boxing over the past decade.
      Chisora has gone up against Tyson Fury, Dillian Whyte, Vitali Klitschko, Carlos Takam and David Haye since 2011 – and has earnt well in the process.
      And he has proved that he has still got it after convincingly beating Kubrat Pulev in their gruelling grudge match.
      He told the Telegraph: “The pay cheques grow very fast.
      “So from £5,000 to £20,000, then £80,000 to £100,000 and then £200,000, then £500,000 then £900,000 then £1.5m.
      “It keeps going up but sometimes there can be a title fight and there will be no money involved.
      “I know guys that are fighting to defend their titles and they’re getting paid about £50,000.
      “But you can make more money in the heavyweight game than you ever make in any other sport.”
      The biggest fight purses so far in his career have come against Oleksandr Usyk, where Del Boy pocketed a cool £4.4million, and his trilogy fight with Tyson Fury, where he took home £4.5million.
      As of summer 2023, Chisora’s net worth is estimated to be around £12m.
      Is Derek Chisora married and does he have any children?
      Derek Chisora is married to his longtime partner Emily Eringer.
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      The two got together in 2012, but it is not clear when the couple tied the knot, and very little is known about Chisora’s wife.
      Derek and Emily are the proud parents of two daughters, Angelina and Harare.
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      Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius net worth combined – how their career earnings and endorsements compare ahead of fight

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA returns to the ring this weekend for a short-notice showdown with Robert Helenius.The former unified heavyweight champion continues his career rebuild with a hastily-put-together clash with The Nordic Nightmare at The O2 Arena on Saturday night.
      Anthony Joshua locks horns with Robert Helenius at The O2 Arena this weekendCredit: PA
      AJ will be hoping to continue his winning run after beating Jermaine FranklinCredit: Reuters
      He was due to fight Dillian Whyte but he failed multiple pre-fight drug testsCredit: PA
      AJ – who returned to the win column in April with a decision win over Jermaine Franklin – was initially due to face long-time rival Dillian Whyte in a trilogy fight.
      But their domestic dust-up was scrapped last weekend when it emerged that Brixton bad boy Whyte had failed multiple pre-fight drug tests.
      Joshua and Helenis, 33 and 39 respectively, took part in a fiery final face-off after Friday afternoon’s weigh-ins at Westfield Shepherd’s Bush.
      The staredown left most fight fans wondering if Joshua will be able back up his uncharacteristic weigh-in trash talk and blow his one-time sparring partner out of the water.
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      But some boxing fans are wondering how their respective bank balances stack up agaisnt one another.
      What is Anthony Joshua’s net worth?
      In of 2020, Forbes had the Watford warrior’s net worth at a whopping £38.1million ($47million).
      His current net worth will likely be significantly higher than that figure due to his lucrative sponsorship deals and back-to-back showdowns with Oleksandr Usyk – the most recent of which took place in Saudi Arabia last August.
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      Joshua is understood to have taken home a staggering £33million for his ill-fated bid to reclaim the unified heavyweight titles.
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      Millionaire status is something AJ dreamed of when he began his career, but his sights are now set on becoming a billionaire.
      He told GQ: “When I first started, the aim was to become a multi-millionaire.
      “But now there are ordinary people, grandmas and grandads, who are worth millions just because of property prices.
      “So, the new school of thought is that I need to be a billionaire.
      “Being a millionaire is good but you have to set your sights higher.”
      What is Robert Helenius’ net worth?
      Veteran heavyweight Helenius hasn’t taken part in a single fight which can be considered as incredibly lucrative.

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      The Swedish-born Finn reportedly took home a cool £1million for his brutal first-round KO defeat to Deontay Wilder last October.
      But according to reports, the veteran heavyweight has accrued a net worth of £4million ($5million) in his 36-fight career.
      Joshua’s cancelled clash with Whyte was set to earn him a pretty penny as it was a pay-per-view offering on DAZN.
      But the international broadcaster made his clash with Helenius available to their regular subscribers following Whyte’s withdrawal.
      And promoter Eddie Hearn has claimed AJ’s purse for his second outing of the year took a major hit as a result of Whyte’s third career-failed drugs test.
      The Matchroom Boxing chief told talkSPORT: “We are taking the fight off pay-per-view.
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      “The financial difference to Joshua in this fight is astounding.
      “But he wants to fight and in terms of non-pay-per-view cards, I think this is one of the strongest we’ve ever done.” More

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      Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz net worth combined – how their career earnings and endorsements compare ahead of super-fight

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      JAKE PAUL and Nate Diaz will trade blows in a boxing match this weekend – but many fight fans are wondering how their bank balances compare.YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul will welcome Diaz to the squared circle in a Dallas dust-up in the early hours of Sunday morning.
      Jake Paul and Nate Diaz will throw down in a Dallas dust-up on Sunday morningCredit: DAZN
      Paul made the majority of his millions via social media before he started boxingCredit: GETTY
      Diaz made his millions fighting in the UFCCredit: GETTY
      Ex-Disney actor Paul will look to use the former UFC star as a stepping stone back to the win column following defeat in his February grudge match with Tommy Fury.
      Diaz, meanwhile, will look to make himself an even more lucrative free agent by handing The Problem Child his second straight defeat.
      MMA legend Diaz is expected to receive the biggest purse of his entire combat sports career for his clash with Paul.
      But his career earnings and net worth are understood to pale in comparison to his rival’s.
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      What is Jake Paul’s net worth
      According to Forbes, social media sensation Paul, 26, is worth just shy of £30million ($38m).
      Paul amassed the majority of his wealth through YouTube and other social media platforms long before he set foot inside a boxing ring.
      But he’s said to have pocketed numerous seven-figure purses since lacing up the gloves, with reports claiming he earned more than eight figures for his Saudi showdown with Fury.
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      Diaz’s net worth, meanwhile, is said to be just over £6million ($8m).
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      Almost the entirety of Stockton slugger’s net worth has been amassed from his 15-year UFC career, where he took part in some of the biggest fights in the sport’s history.
      Although his business ventures outside of fighting have also help top up his overall worth.
      Diaz, 38, took part in one of the biggest fights in UFC history in the summer of 2016 – a rematch with Conor McGregor.
      The fan favourite banked a cool guaranteed purse of £1.5million ($2m) for his majority decision defeat to The Notorious.
      But his overall purse would have been topped up by his respective cut of the global sales for the pay-per-view – which generated 1,650,000 buys.

      Paul goes into his clash with Diaz with KOs of former UFC stars Ben Askren and Tyron Woodley on his resume.
      And he plans to add Diaz’s name to that list in brutal fashion, telling TMZ: “The lion lost.
      “I’ve retreated back into the jungle, I took notes of everything.
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      “I got better, I trained, and now this lion is going to come out and maul this dude.
      And he’s gonna have to pay—he’s gonna have to pay for all this hard work, all this sacrifice I’ve made in this camp.” More

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      When did Gianfranco Zola retire and where is he now?

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      GIANFRANCO ZOLA is a football legend who was once voted Chelsea’s greatest player in history.The Italian sportsman has had a varied career, having moved into coaching after he retired from playing football.
      Former Cagliari, Chelsea, and Italy footballer Gianfranco Zola has moved into coaching since retiring from playingCredit: Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Images
      When did Gianfranco Zola retire from playing football?
      Gianfranco Zola retired from playing football in 2005 after two seasons at Cagliari in his native Sardinia.
      He had retired from playing internationally in 1998.
      Zola started his career in 1984 with Sardinian team Nuorese before moving to Sassari-based team Torres.
      The player, who was born on July 5, 1966, signed for Napoli in 1989.
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      It was there that Zola forged a close friendship with the legendary Diego Maradona, who would go on to have a huge influence on Zola’s career.
      In 1993 the football player left Napoli for Parma, the team he won the 1993 UEFA Super Cup and the 1995 UEFA Cup with.
      Zola then joined UK side Chelsea in 1996, where he stayed until 2003.
      During his time at the Premier League team, he helped them win the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup, the UEFA Super Cup and the League Cup.
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      He was also voted Chelsea’s greatest player ever in 2003.
      The forward played 229 times for the London club, scoring 59 goals.
      Cagliari then signed Zola in the summer of 2003, where he stayed until he announced his retirement.
      Zola has also represented Italy’s national team.
      He won his first cap for the team in 1991 – in a match against Norway – and went on to earn 35 caps for his country.
      With Italy, Zola travelled to the 1994 World Cup in the United States, but did not play in the final after being sent off earlier in the tournament.
      Italy eventually ended as runners-up after losing to Brazil in the final.
      He also played in the 1996 Euros.
      Which teams has Gianfranco Zola coached?
      Zola began his coaching career with the Italy under-21s in 2006.
      As assistant coach, he and Pierluigi Casiraghi led the team to the 2008 Beijing Olympics where they finished in the quarter-finals.
      In 2008 he was hired by Premier League side West Ham United.
      Zola was then manager of Watford from July 2012 until December 2013.
      From December 2014 to March 2015 he managed his old Italian team Cagliari.
      Zola coached one season for Qatar team Al-Arabi before moving to Birmingham City in 2016.
      He returned to another of his past teams, Chelsea, as the assistant to manager Maurizio Sarri in July 2018.
      Zola departed in 2019 after Frank Lampard was announced as head coach.
      As of 2023, Zola is vice-president of the Italy’s Lega Pro league.
      Is Gianfranco Zola married and does he have children?
      Gianfranco is married to Francesca Zola, née Secci.
      The couple have three children together.
      Their son Andrea, who was born on January 7, 1991, is also a footballer and has played for Grays Athletic and the West Ham United reserves.
      He retired in 2011.
      In June 2023, his daughter Martina made her professional martial arts debut at  Polaris 24, a top jiu-jitsu event.
      What is Gianfranco Zola’s net worth?
      Gianfranco has an estimated net worth of around $30million (almost £24million).
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      He has estimated this fortune through his time as a player and manager, and the various brand deals he has landed during his career.
      Zola also invested in ice cream company Unico, which has four locations in London – Bromley, Fulham, St John’s Wood and Holland Park. More