What Is Lennox Lewis’ Net Worth?

Former WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight world champion Lennox Lewis is one of the most feared knockout artists in boxing history, as he accumulated a 78% TKO/KO percentage throughout his 14-year professional career, making his fights must-see TV.

Lewis fought some of the best boxers during his time, like Mike Tyson, who will make a comeback later this year, as he’ll try to defy the boxing odds when he squares off with Jake Paul (the favourite at BetMGM’s online sportsbook).

But how much money did “The Lion” secure throughout his career? And is it enough for him to be included on the list of the top five richest boxers in history? Find out below.

What Is Lennox Lewis’ Net Worth?

As of March, Lewis’ estimated net worth is $140 million, which is good enough to make him the fifth-richest boxer in history. A massive chunk of his net worth was from his payouts in boxing, while others were from his acting gigs, as he appeared in various TV shows and movies, and his business ventures.

Why Is Lennox Lewis So Rich?

Following his professional career, which ended in 2003, Lewis decided to take his time and energy into business endeavors and investments, which helped him grow his wealth further. Additionally, he appeared in various music videos, television shows, and films that paid him respective talent fees.

How Much Did Lennox Lewis Get Paid for the Tyson Fight?

When Lewis fought Tyson in June 2002 for the IBF, IBO, and WBC world heavyweight titles, both were guaranteed a payout of $17.5 million. This figure didn’t include their pay-per-view points, and their total earnings from this fight were more than the guaranteed money.

Aside from the hefty payout, Lewis’ fight with Tyson was sweeter because he won via eighth-round knockout to retain all the heavyweight boxing belts and remain the division’s undisputed king.

What Is Lennox Lewis Doing Now?

Lewis is still very much involved with the sport, as he is a boxing analyst during massive pay-per-view fights. He’s currently signed with Fox Sports and Premier Boxing Champions, where he shares his valuable insights and knowledge with fans.