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    Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi net worth: How footballing giants compare in salaries, endorsements and more

    LIONEL MESSI and Cristiano Ronaldo have been battling it out on the pitch for the best part of 15 years.Widely regarded as two of the greatest to ever lace up a pair of boots, the pair boast truly astonishing statistics, accomplishing more or less everything there is to achieve in the game.
    Ronaldo and Messi have built incredible empires to go with their startling careersCredit: AFP
    How Ronaldo and Messi compare when it comes to their net worth
    But it isn’t just their on-field duels which catch the eye these days.
    Messi and Ronaldo also rival one another when it comes to their off-pitch stats.
    The pair are dead level on £48million each when it comes to the annual amount they generate through endorsement deals.
    Ronaldo has the edge when it comes to the revenue he generates through each Instagram post – £1.2m to Messi’s £1.05m.
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    Messi enjoys a lavish lifestyle having accumulated more than half a billion in wealthCredit: Instagram
    The Argentine has properties in Ibiza, Barcelona and RosarioCredit: Instagram
    Messi has an incredible car collection which he has added to over the years
    This is another of Messi’s stunning sports cars – the Ferrari 335S Spider ScagliettiCredit: Getty
    The Portuguese superstar also outguns the Argentine when it comes to his property empire – boasting a portfolio worth £43m compared with Messi’s £17m.
    However, that is excluding Messi’s current pad in Paris which he is renting for an eye-watering £17,260 per month.
    And there are a couple of other big categories in which Messi dwarfs Ronaldo.
    His car collection comes to £28m, £9m more than Ronaldo’s.
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    Ronaldo has a stunning array of houses in places such as Manchester, Madrid, Turin and MadeiraCredit: instagram
    This is one of the cars Ronaldo drives to Man Utd trainingCredit: Splash
    He is often jet-setting around the world enjoying his £400m empire

    Overall, Messi also has the higher net worth by £87m – with the South American thought to be worth more than HALF A BILLION.
    And that is only going to increase as he is currently earning more than Ronaldo – with PSG paying him £65m per year compared with the Man Utd man’s annual salary of £52m.
    Messi also topped Forbes’ most recent list of the best-paid athletes in the world – with Ronaldo down in third behind LeBron James.
    Between May 2021 and May 2022, Messi reportedly earned £113m compared to Ronaldo’s £100m. More

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    Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua net worth: How the pair’s fortunes stack up as fans wait for confirmation of huge fight

    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 made plenty of money throughout their careers
    With Usyk injured, Fury looks set to put his unbeaten professional record on the line against JoshuaCredit: Reuters
    Joshua could not find a way past Usyk but could redeem himself against FuryCredit: PA
    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
    For years Tyson lived in this modest £550,000 property in MorecambeCredit: ITV
    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
    Joshua is known to be a car lover
    Paris Fury poses inside the latest addition – a Bedford TK recovery 1973, which her husband revealed on his InstagramCredit: Instagram
    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.
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    Gennady Golovkin net worth 2022 – how much is boxing superstar getting for Canelo trilogy fight?

    GENNADY GOLOVKIN steps into the ring to complete his trilogy of fights against rival Canelo Alvarez.Their two previous fights have been close – with a draw in 2017 and a controversial majority win for Canelo the following year.
    Canelo and Golovkin fight for the third time
    And GGG – who goes into the fight as the challenger for Canelo’s super-middleweight titles – says the outcome of this bout will not affect his legacy.
    The 40-year-old boxing legend said: “Without any doubt this fight is not going to affect my legacy. Name me a boxer who would not be happy with a career like mine with all my achievements?
    “I do not feel any pressure and I do not think I need to prove anything to anybody.
    “To me it’s just another fight, a fight people have been wanting to see for a long period of time and now it’s actually coming to reality.”
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    What is Gennady Golovkin’s net worth?
    Gennady Golovkin’s net worth is around £30-£40m, according to reports.
    The Kazakh star has also had sponsorship deals with Nike, Hublot and Tecate during his career.
    This will rise considerably following the trilogy fight against Canelo.
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    What is the Canelo vs Golovkin 3 fight purse?
    The champion Canelo will receive a total of $65m (£56m) for the fight including PPV revenue, according to reports.
    While Golovkin will take home a reported $43m (£37m) for the bout.

    🥊Canelo vs GGG 3: Start time, TV channel, live stream and undercard for Saturday’s huge fight
    When is Canelo vs Golovkin 3?
    Canelo vs Golovkin 3 will take place on Saturday, September 17.
    The ring walks for the main event are expected at 4.30am UK time approx.
    The T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas plays host – the same venue as their previous two fights.
    Canelo’s undisputed super-middleweight world titles (IBF, WBA, WBC, WBO plus Ring Magazine) are on the line.
    What live stream and TV channel is fight on?
    Canelo vs Golovkin 3 will be broadcast live on DAZN PPV.
    The fight costs £9.99 on top of your DAZN subscription.
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    AnEsonGib net worth 2022: Career earnings for YouTube star

    SOCIAL media star AnEsonGib has proved that he can be a handful on the internet – but he has made more than a handful of cash in doing so.The YouTube sensation has spent almost a decade filling up his bank account by putting out unique FIFA content.
    AnEsonGib is set to fight YouTube colleague Austin McBroom in California Los AngelesCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    And AnEsonGib is set for another pay day when he finally steps in the ring with colleague Austin McBroom in their highly anticipated rescheduled boxing match TONIGHT.
    Here is what SunSport know about AnEsonGib’s career earnings.
    What is AnEsonGib’s net worth 2022?
    AnEsonGib’s reportedly has a net worth of approximately £861,000thousand but it is expected to rise after his huge fight with Austin McBroom.
    However, the British influencer banked approximately £775,000 when he was humiliated by Jake Paul back in April 2021.
    Jake Paul knocked out AnEsonGib in the first round during a clash in April 2021Credit: Getty
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    And AnEsonGib’s other big pay out came during his boxing match against TikTok star Taylor Holder on the YouTubers vs TikTokers boxing event last year – the fee was undisclosed.
    What is AnEsonGib’s social media influence?
    AnEsonGib, 26, has a whopping 2.31m subscribers on his YouTube channel, 911k followers on Instagram and 883.8k followers on Twitter.
    The social media sensation is also a close friend of the popular Sidemen group which features KSI.
    And in July 2022, AnEsonGib participated in The Sidemen’s annual charity football match with various YouTube stars across the globe.
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    When is AnEsonGib fighting Austin McBroom?
    The major YouTube clash between AnEsonGib and Austin McBroom will take place TONIGHT in the US – September 10.
    However, the main event is expected to get underway around 4am UK time – 11pm ET
    Viewers in the US will need to purchase the entire action through socialgloves’ stream for $39.99.
    Whilst the UK audience have to head to the Fite.TV stream which will cost £26.
    Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles is the allocated arena for this huge night and it can host around 22,000 spectators. More

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    KSI net worth: How much will YouTube boxing star earn for TONIGHT’S Swarmz and Lucas Alvarez Pineda fights?

    YOUTUBE idol KSI returns to the boxing ring TONIGHT in a double bill main event.The Londoner, who has amassed 39.8million subscribers on his personal YouTube channels, will fight social media star Swarmz and then Mexican pro boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda on the same night.
    KSI is back in the ring on August 27Credit: Getty
    KSI was due to face long-time rival Alex Wassabi, but the American pulled out of the fight through injury.
    The 29-year-old heads into Saturday’s fights off the back of a draw with Logan Paul and then a career-first professional win in the rematch.
    KSI then teamed up with his former rival Paul to create Prime.
    The popular hydration drink is used by sports teams such as Arsenal.
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    Who is KSI and what is his real name?
    KSI was born June 19, 1993, and is an English YouTube personality, rapper, comedian and actor.
    The 29-year-old’s real name is Olajide William “JJ” Olatunji.
    He attended the independent Berkhamsted School alongside future Sideman member and YouTube collaborator Simon Minter, better known as Miniminter.
    KSI – which stands for knowledge, strength, integrity – first arrived on the YouTube scene in 2009, originally posting videos about video games.
    KSI built his empire on YouTube, starting in 2008Credit: Rex
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    How did KSI become famous?
    KSI made the decision to drop out of school in order to pursue his dreams – a decision initially ridiculed by his family who valued higher education.
    Instead, KSI created a YouTube account when he was a teenager, and started to produce entertaining content.
    KSI began recording videos on YouTube in 2008, and they revolved around playing popular video game FIFA.
    He quickly grew a large following, opening up more avenues for his career.
    KSI then branched out into music, while also helping create popular YouTube group the Sidemen.
    He has earned 39.8m YouTube subscribers across his two channels.
    KSI is also a popular musicianCredit: Reuters
    What is KSI’s net worth?
    KSI has a net worth estimated at around £21m, as per Celebrity Net Worth.
    The Brit has a property portfolio worth millions, and has earned billions of views on YouTube.
    KSI is also heavily into crypto.
    His new hydration drink Prime will undoubtedly see his wealth rise.
    The Watford-born Brit has a net worth of £21mCredit: Getty
    How much will KSI earn from the Swarmz and Pineda fights?
    When KSI fought Paul for the second time in 2018 at the Staples Centre, both fighters took home just under £1m.
    And according to Sport Paedia, they expect KSI take home similar from his fights with Swarmz and Pineda.
    KSI will take home a fight purse and then a share of the PPV sales.
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    Opponent Swarmz will also take home a sizeable bag of money.
    Pineda has a net worth of just £126,000 – it is unclear how much the pro will make.
    A news site expects KSI to pocket just under £1m from the fightsCredit: Rex More

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    KSI net worth: How much will YouTube boxing star earn for Swarmz and Lucas Alvarez Pineda fights?

    YOUTUBE star KSI returns to the boxing ring on August 27 in a double bill main event.The Londoner, who has amassed 39.8million subscribers on his personal YouTube channels, will fight social media star Swarmz and then Mexican pro boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda on the same night.
    KSI is back in the ring on August 27Credit: Getty
    KSI was due to face long-time rival Alex Wassabi, but the American pulled out of the fight through injury.
    The 29-year-old heads into Saturday’s fights off the back of a draw with Logan Paul and then a career-first professional win in the rematch.
    KSI then teamed up with his former rival Paul to create Prime.
    The popular hydration drink is used by sports teams such as Arsenal.
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    Who is KSI and what is his real name?
    KSI was born June 19, 1993, and is an English YouTube personality, rapper, comedian and actor.
    The 29-year-old’s real name is Olajide William “JJ” Olatunji.
    He attended the independent Berkhamsted School alongside future Sideman member and YouTube collaborator Simon Minter, better known as Miniminter.
    KSI – which stands for knowledge, strength, integrity – first arrived on the YouTube scene in 2009, originally posting videos about video games.
    KSI built his empire on YouTube, starting in 2008Credit: Rex
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    How did KSI become famous?
    KSI made the decision to drop out of school in order to pursue his dreams – a decision initially ridiculed by his family who valued higher education.
    Instead, KSI created a YouTube account when he was a teenager, and started to produce entertaining content.
    KSI began recording videos on YouTube in 2008, and they revolved around playing popular video game FIFA.
    He quickly grew a large following, opening up more avenues for his career.
    KSI then branched out into music, while also helping create popular YouTube group the Sidemen.
    He has earned 39.8m YouTube subscribers across his two channels.
    KSI is also a popular musicianCredit: Reuters
    What is KSI’s net worth?
    KSI has a net worth estimated at around £21m, as per Celebrity Net Worth.
    The Brit has a property portfolio worth millions, and has earned billions of views on YouTube.
    KSI is also heavily into crypto.
    His new hydration drink Prime will undoubtedly see his wealth rise.
    The Watford-born Brit has a net worth of £21mCredit: Getty
    How much will KSI earn from the Swarmz and Pineda fights?
    When KSI fought Paul for the second time in 2018 at the Staples Centre, both fighters took home just under £1m.
    And according to Sport Paedia, they expect KSI take home similar from his fights with Swarmz and Pineda.
    KSI will take home a fight purse and then a share of the PPV sales.
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    Opponent Swarmz will also take home a sizeable bag of money.
    Pineda has a net worth of just £126,000 – it is unclear how much the pro will make.
    A news site expects KSI to pocket just under £1m from the fightsCredit: Rex More

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    Anthony Joshua net worth 2022 – career earnings and how much he is getting for Oleksandr Usyk rematch?

    BOXING matches involving Anthony Joshua is almost guaranteed to fill up the stadium – so it’s only fair that his bank account gets filled up too.From securing a gold medal at the London 2012 Olympics, to unifying the WBA, IBO and WBO titles in 2018, the British superstar has created himself a fantastic career.
    Anthony Joshua announced himself to the world with an Olympic gold medalCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
    Anthony Joshua reclaimed his belts off Andy Ruiz in December 2019Credit: Reuters
    And now, another chapter is set to be added to Joshua’s incredible journey when the world witnesses him take on Oleksandr Usyk in a highly anticipated rematch.
    What is Anthony Joshua’s net worth 2022?
    Anthony Joshua has a reported net worth of £115 million but it could surpass the £200m mark after Saturday night’s showdown with Oleksandr Usyk.
    The British superstar pocketed a reported £15m alone from his iconic Wembley clash with Wladimir Klitschko in 2017.
    And Joshua’s victory against Joseph Parker a year later saw him take home a little bit less in £13m.
    However, AJ collected a staggering £66m when he reclaimed his WBA, IBF, IBO and WBO titles against Andy Ruiz in December 2019.
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    Plus, the AJ walked home with a reported £15m after his disappointing loss to Oleksandr Usyk in 2021.
    Not to mention that the British heavy hitter owns 258 MGT who oversee some of the top British boxers, is sponsored by Under Amour and Joshua has been the face of lynx deodorant for a number of years.
    How much is Anthony Joshua getting for Oleksandr Usyk rematch?
    The British heavyweight will receive a 50/50 split of the £65m purse that Saudi Arabia paid to host the fight, which means each boxer should pocket a minimum of £32.5m.

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    However, this is before any additional sponsorships and revenue from pay-per-view sales of the fight.
    Oleksandr Usyk is a mandatory challenger and agreed to insert a rematch clause only if the second prize money was split evenly.
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    Whereas Joshua first fight with Andy Ruiz was a voluntary defence which meant that his team were able to insert a clause that states AJ is entitled to getting a big bulk of the purse. More

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    Oleksandr Usyk net worth 2022 – how much is boxing superstar getting for Anthony Joshua rematch?

    OLEKSANDR USYK has blazed his way to the summit of boxing.First winning gold at the London Olympics in 2012, to unifying the cruiserweight division and then becoming heavyweight champion, Usyk’s career has already been legendary.
    Oleksandr Usyk won heavyweight gold at the 2012 Olympics
    And unified the cruiserweight division
    What is Oleksandr Usyk’s net worth 2022?
    Oleksandr Usyk has a net worth will jump to around £45m after the Anthony Joshua rematch.
    Usyk’s net worth had reportedly been £10m before this year, and he will now get a 50/50 split of the £65m Saudi Arabia paid to host the fight.
    This is before additional sponsorships and revenue from PPV sales of the fight.
    The Ukrainian hero has had 19 fights in his pro career, with an unblemished record including 13 wins by knockout.

    🥊AJ vs Usyk 2 confirmed fight time, TV and live stream info for Saturday’s blockbuster
    Usyk became heavyweight champ after beating AJCredit: Getty
    How much is Usyk getting for Joshua rematch?
    Joshua and Usyk reportedly completed the biggest ever site deal, with Saudi Arabia agreeing to pay £65m to stage the fight.
    That outstripped the £50m the Saudis paid for Joshua’s rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr in 2019.
    However, AJ is not set to earn as much as he did from the Ruiz bout because the purse is being split 50/50 with Usyk.
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    Joshua’s first fight with Ruiz was a voluntary defence, and therefore his team were able to insert a mandatory rematch clause giving him the bulk of the prize money even after he lost the first fight in Vegas.
    Usyk was a mandatory challenger however, and agreed to insert a rematch clause only if the second purse was evenly split.
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