Boxer Other Than William Scull Has Earned Most Against Canelo Alvarez in Rings.
Canelo Alvarez once again proved his dominance in the boxing world, cementing himself as the undisputed champion of the 168-pound division after beating William Scull with a convincing unanimous decision. The Mexican phenom didn't just unify his division but also raked in a serious cash bonus for his efforts.
According to Mexican sources, Canelo took home an impressive $80 million for his victory over Scull. However, it's worth noting that Floyd Mayweather Jr. is still the highest-paid fighter to have faced Canelo, pocketing a whopping $50 million during their bout back in 2013.No doubt, Floyd's earnings in the ring against Canelo cemented him as one of the highest-earning boxers ever, with a reported career earnings of around $1.5 billion, peaking at a massive $400 million from his fight against UFC's Conor McGregor in 2017.
As for Scull, while the exact amount he made from the Canelo bout has yet to be disclosed, various media outlets suggest that he pocketed somewhere between $5 to $10 million, making it one of his biggest career paydays.
Now, Canelo's next big fight is fast approaching. He's set to face Terence Crawford, an undefeated and highly accomplished boxer in his own right. The two will square off for the four super middleweight titles that Canelo currently holds. Crawford will be striving to conquer his third weight class. Despite concerns about the weight difference between the two fighters, the much-anticipated bout promises to showcase the top talent in the boxing world as both fighters consistently rank among the best pound-for-pound fighters.
The upcoming fight between Canelo and Crawford is expected to have a whopping $200 million purse, with Canelo set to take home $150 million, while Crawford is guaranteed $50 million—setting a new record for the highest guaranteed payday for any opponent of Canelo.
In conclusion, Canelo Alvarez has managed to add another impressive victory to his record, securing yet another substantial paycheck. His upcoming fight against Terence Crawford promises to be a highly anticipated event in the world of boxing, with Crawford's guaranteed $50 million purse placing him as the next highest-paid boxer to challenge Canelo Alvarez since Floyd Mayweather Jr.
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Canelo Alvarez's next fight against Terence Crawford is set to have a $200 million purse, with Canelo set to take home $150 million. This upcoming bout promises to make Crawford the next highest-paid boxer to challenge Canelo Alvarez since Floyd Mayweather Jr., who pocketed $50 million during their bout in 2013. The unified boxing champion, Canelo, has consistently ranked among the best pound-for-pound fighters, with his earnings in 2025 expected to surpass those from sports-betting activities. William Scull, Canelo's previous opponent, made between $5 to $10 million from their fight, marking one of his biggest career paydays.
