Canelo Álvarez's earnings per fight vary widely depending on the event, contract, and revenue sources like pay-per-view (PPV) sales and sponsorships. Here are key figures from recent years and his current contracts:
- For his upcoming fight against William Scull in Saudi Arabia (May 2025), Canelo is guaranteed at least $80 million as part of a $400 million five-fight deal with Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority. Including PPV and sponsorship revenue, his total earnings for this fight could reach $110 to $120 million
- In 2024, Canelo earned approximately $65 million for his fight against Edgar Berlanga, which included $35 million from the fight purse and the rest from broadcasting rights and ticket sales
- Previous fights have seen him earn between $10 million and $35 million per bout, such as $30-$35 million against Jaime Munguía and at least $10 million against Jermell Charlo
- Canelo has a contract with Premier Boxing Champions guaranteeing a purse of $10 million to $20 million per fight, with potential earnings boosted by PPV shares. For example, he earned $38 million against John Ryder, including a $15 million guaranteed purse plus $22 million from PPV
- Forbes estimates Canelo makes around $75 million annually from fights and an additional $10 million from endorsements, with a net worth around $275 million as of 2024-2025
- There are rumors that for a future fight against Terence Crawford, Canelo could earn a guaranteed $150 million, which would make it one of the richest single paydays in boxing history
In summary, Canelo Álvarez is one of the highest-paid boxers globally, earning tens of millions per fight, with some bouts netting him $80 million or more, especially under his lucrative Saudi Arabian contract
