Seven richest Nigerian boxers of all time

Joshua

Nigeria has produced several world-renowned boxers who have accumulated substantial wealth from the sport, with seven fighters standing out as the richest Nigerian pugilists of all time.

Anthony Joshua – $267 million

Joshua is the most famous Nigerian boxer in the world today. The two-time heavyweight world champion began his boxing career in 2008 at the age of 18, won Olympic gold in 2012, turned professional later that year, and captured his first heavyweight title in 2016.

With a record of 32 fights, 28 wins (25 by knockout), and four losses, the British-Nigerian has held the IBF, WBA, and WBO titles twice. His earnings have increased by a whopping $24 million from last year alone, cementing his position as one of the highest-paid boxers globally.

The boxing sensation reportedly earned around $35 million for his second-round knockout of Francis Ngannou and banked approximately $29 million following his defeat to Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium last September.

Gbenga Oluokun – $16 million

As a heavyweight contender, Oluokun faced former world champions including Manuel Charr, Lamon Brewster, Kubrat Pulev, Robert Helenius, Carlos Takam, Vyacheslav Glazkov, and Mariusz Wach.

He captured gold at the All-Africa Games in Abuja and won 16 professional fights during his career.

Samuel Peter – $5 million

Known as “The Nigerian Nightmare,” Peter started training at age 11 and won the Nigerian amateur heavyweight championship as well as the Africa Zone 3 heavyweight championship. Turning professional in 2001, he defeated Dale Crowe for the vacant WBC Youth heavyweight title and later won the NABF heavyweight title by defeating Jeremy Williams in 2004.