Every successful combat sports athletes have a team behind their success. And a promoter is one of the most important members of that team. That said, here we take a look at the richest promoters in combat sports history.
UFC owes its success to none other than their president Dana White. As of 2021, White has a net worth of over $500 million. White also co-promoted Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor boxing match.
Bob Arum is the founder and CEO of the boxing promotion Top Rank. As of 2021, he has a net worth of $300 million. He has worked with several world champions, such as Muhammad Ali, Tyson Fury, and more.
Don King has a net worth of $150 million. He has promoted several legends, such as Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, George Foreman, Evander Holyfield, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., Roy Jones Jr., and more.
Eddie Hearn is the Managing Director of the promotion Matchroom Boxing. As of 2021, he has a net worth of over $50 million. Hearn has worked with several boxing champions, such as Amir Khan, Anthony Joshua, Oleksandr Usyk, and more.
Al Haymon is a boxing promoter as well as a manager. As of 2021, he has a net worth of over $15 million. Haymon has worked with Floyd Mayweather.
Former undefeated (50-0) five-division world champion Floyd Mayweather is the founder of Mayweather Promotions. He has promoted several rising prospects, such as Gervonta Davis, Badou Jack, and more.
Former six-division world champion Oscar De La Hoya is the founder of Golden Boy Promotions. He has worked with several world-class boxers, such as Canelo Alvarez, Ryan Garcia, Shane Mosley, and more.
Frank Warren is the CEO of the boxing company Queensberry Promotions. As of 2021, he has a net worth of over $15 Million. Warren has worked with Tyson Fury, Ricky Hatton, and more.
Stephen Espinoza is the president of SHOWTIME Sports. As of 2021, he has a net worth of over $25 million. He has promoted several biggest PPV fights, such as Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor, Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao, and more.