In His Last 5 Fights, Canelo Alvarez Made More Money Than Michael Jordan Did in His Entire NBA Career

Published 09/16/2022, 2:05 PM EDT

The Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin fight is just one day away from its fruition. Both fighters are like lions of different territories, with wounds and scars from their previous encounters that are still pretty fresh. Now, the duo will lock horns tomorrow for the third time, and fans couldn’t be more excited about it.

The Mexican is one of the highest-paid boxers in the world. Reportedly, his last 5 fights earned him more than what NBA great Michael Jordan made in his entire NBA career.

Article continues below this ad

Saul Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin first squared off inside the squared circle in 2017. The anticipated clash resulted in a highly controversial draw. It was certain that there needed to be a rematch. The two met again just a year after for their sequel. Notably, the Mexican outclassed the Kazakh at the time and emerged as the winner.

Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin Stats: Age, Height, Weight, Reach, Net Worth, Record, and More

Now the trilogy bout is speculated to be the game changer. It is not just a fight anymore; it is a battle for greatness. Before witnessing the trilogy fight tomorrow, let’s take a look at how much Alvarez earned from his previous five bouts.

Canelo Alvarez’s last five fight purses

The Mexican received the first loss of his career since his last defeat to Floyd Mayweather in 2013. Russian boxer Dmitry Bivol pulled the biggest upset of boxing by defeating Alvarez. As per reports, the Mexican earned around $15 million for that fight.

Article continues below this ad

Furthermore, Alvarez outclassed Caleb Plant on November 6th, 2021. The much-anticipated event took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, and the former earned a staggering $40 million for the clash.

Before fighting Plant, he went up against Billy Joe Saunders and took home $15 million, plus the PPV share. Alvarez also fought Avni Yildirim at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, where he earned $30 million.

WATCH THIS STORY: Canelo Alvarez’s Intense Training Routine for Gennady ‘GGG’ Golovkin Trilogy: Extreme Weight Cutting, Diet, & More

Article continues below this ad

Additionally, Alvarez had earned $20 million from his battle against Callum Smith. All things considered, Alvarez has earned more than $120 million overall from his last five fights. As for the NBA great Michael Jordan, he garnered only $93.7 million in his entire NBA career.

Meanwhile, what do you think about Alvarez’s last five fight purses? Let us know in the comments below.

SHARE THIS ARTICLE :

Written by:

Shashank Wankhede is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. When it comes to boxing, the blockbuster film 'Rocky' sparked his interest in the sport. He holds Muhammad Ali in great regard and is a sincere admirer of his narrative, struggle, and accomplishments.

Edited by:

Melroy Fernandes

In His Last 5 Fights, Canelo Alvarez Made More Money Than Michael Jordan Did in His Entire NBA Career

Canelo Alvarez’s last five fight purses

Trending

Ryan Garcia Leaks His DMs With Bobbi Althoff in Recent Social Media Rampage

Heavyweight Boxer Fighting for His Life, Falls Into Coma After First-Round Knockout Loss

“You Can’t Make This Sh*t Up”: Ryan Garcia Threatens to Expose Jailyne Ojeda in Ugly Back and Forth

Is Ryan Garcia Dating Kylie Jenner? Sparks Dating Rumors With Public Announcement Amid Reports of Her Split From Timothée Chalamet; Fans React

Gervonta Davis Shuts Down Shakur Stevenson With the Ultimate Disrespect as Verbal Exchange Heats Up