• Loading stock data...
Monday, October 27, 2025
Want a chance to win $250 and free FOS gear? Take our quick reader survey. Take the survey here

The Highest-Paid Lightweight Boxers

Ryan Garcia photo taken by Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

As boxing deals with changes in media rights and business structure, the biggest names continue to bring in the most money. The lightweight division carries some of the highest earners among all boxers due to their popularity and skill.

Gervonta “Tank” Davis has earned $42 million in his career, making him the highest-earning lightweight boxer. He’s fresh off a knockout win against Frank Martin where he made a guaranteed $2 million. 

Davis is undefeated at 30-0 since turning professional in 2013. He’s knocked out 28 of his 30 opponents.

Following in second with $37 million in career earnings is Ryan Garcia. He’s been fighting professionally since 2016, earning a record of 25-1. Garcia faces many questions after his last fight against Devin Haney, but he’s been an unquestioned force in the lightweight division since his debut.

Devin Haney is third in career earnings with $10.3 million in his nine-year professional career. The 25-year-old is the current WBC World Super Lightweight champion. He earned $3 million against Jorge Linares in May 2021, his biggest single-fight payout.

Two lightweights are tied for fourth with $10 million in career earnings: Vasiliy Lomachenko and Richard Commey.

Lomachenko holds the belt as the IBF World Lightweight champion. He’s 18-3 and has never been stopped in his career.

Comney debuted professionally in 2011 and won his first six fights. He earned a guaranteed $250K in his fight against Lomachenko in 2021.

The wealth among the highest-earning lightweights is heavily concentrated at the top. Together, Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia have earned $79 million in their careers. They’ve earned $12 million more than the other boxers on the list combined.

Ranking The Highest-Earning Lightweight Boxers

Here is the entire list of the highest-earning lightweight boxers. The list was compiled with data from Sportskeeda and Essentially Sports.

  • Updated: June 24, 2024
RankFighterOverall RecordTotal Compensation
1Gervonta Davis30-0$42 million
2Ryan Garcia25-1$37 million
3Devin Haney31-1$10.3 million
T-4Vasiliy Lomachenko18-3$10 million
T-4Richard Commey30-5-1$10 million
6Luke Campbell20-4$8 million
7Rolando Romero15-2$6 million
T-8Teofimo Lopez20-1$5 million
T-8George Kambosos Jr.21-3$5 million
10Jorge Linares47-9$4 million
11Shakur Stevenson21-0$3 million
12Yuriorkis Gamboa30-5$2 million
T-13Isaac Cruz26-2-1$1.5 million
T-13Javier Fortuna38-4-1$1.5 million
15Joseph Diaz33-6-1$1.4 million

Related lists:

Linkedin
Whatsapp
Copy Link
Link Copied
Link Copied

What to Read

Keegan Murray

$20 Million Per Year Becoming New Baseline for NBA Role Players

Christian Braun signed a five-year deal worth $125 million.
exclusive

Max Kellerman to Call TKO’s Zuffa Boxing on Paramount

Kellerman called the Canelo Álvarez–Terence Crawford fight in September.

Kirill Kaprizov’s Mega-Deal Signals New Era in NHL Spending

The NHL team raises its prior offer and closes the deal.

Paramount+, CBS Land Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing in 5-Year Deal

The CBS Sports parent company expands its relationship with TKO Group Holdings.

Featured Today

September 21, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium

NFL Fall Meeting: 7 Big Topics Among Team Owners 

Media, facilities, and labor highlight some of the key areas of concern.
Ohio State Buckeyes running back Isaiah West (32) runs the ball in the second half at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin
October 25, 2025

NIL Has Birthed a Third-Party Cottage Industry—and It’s a Mess

There’s no limit to how much players can make from NIL deals.
Christie's
October 21, 2025

Lou Gehrig’s $4M Jersey and the Exploding Sports Memorabilia Market

An ultra-rare sports collection is about to hit the auction block.
@chef__tezz/Instagram
October 19, 2025

Inside the NFL’s Private Chef Network

Private chefs are the unsung architects of player performance.
Terry Rozier

Terry Rozier Will Be Paid Full NBA Salary While on Leave

The Heat are scheduled to pay Rozier $26.6 million for this season. 
Malik Beasley
October 23, 2025

After NBA Gambling Arrests, Where Does Malik Beasley Stand?

Beasley was in line to receive a three-year deal from the Pistons.
Oct 18, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) holds the MVP trophy after defeating the Milwaukee Brewers in game five of the NLCS during the 2025 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium.
October 24, 2025

World Series Will Be First to Showcase Ohtani’s Two-Way Skills

The two-way superstar is slated to pitch in the World Series.
Sponsored

How HOKA is Reimagining the NIL Relationship

Fans can now follow their favorite golfers and experience every marquee moment at the Ryder Cup — thanks to innovation from T-Mobile.
October 22, 2025

Michelle Wie West: LPGA Earnings vs Endorsements ‘Leveling Out’

Wie West is now retired and focused on investing.
Malonga
October 21, 2025

Turkish Dispute Could Cloud French Star’s Return to WNBA 

Fenerbahçe needs to give Dominique Malonga a “letter of clearance.”
Jamier Brown
October 21, 2025

Judge Temporarily Allows Ohio High Schoolers to Make NIL Deals

Most states do not restrict high school NIL deals.
October 21, 2025

Nicklaus Wins $50M Defamation Lawsuit Over False LIV Golf Claims

The legendary golfer sued his former company.