$200M millionaire Canelo Alvarez surpasses billionaire LeBron James after defeating Jermell Charlo for 60th boxing victory Earnings over two decades in the NBA

Boxing legend Canelo Alvarez defeats undisputed super welterweight champion Jermell Charlo in a thrilling contest to win his professional title The 60th career win. Charlo has moved up two weight classes to challenge Alvarez for the super middleweight title. But Canelo successfully defended his title and defeated Charlo via unanimous decision. In addition to getting the undisputed tag, Alvarez also received a huge bonus after winning the fight.

Canelo Alvarez, who is worth $200 million, has even earned more than billionaire LeBron James in his 20-year career.

Canelo Alvarez passes LeBron James after big win

LeBron James has been the face of the NBA since he was drafted in 2003. During a 20-year career, he played for 3 different teams and became a billionaire in the process. King James’ billionaire status comes from his NBA earnings, multiple businesses, and endorsements outside of the NBA. LeBron has played at the elite level for 20 years, and his NBA contract income alone has reached $431,859,107. And the number keeps increasing every year. But Canelo Alvarez has surpassed the four-time champion’s career earnings with his victory over Jermall Charlo.

Canelo will reportedly make at least $40 million after the fight, and could even be as high as $50 million depending on the outcome and pay-per-view buys. With the win, the undisputed champion’s career earnings soared to $550 million, $118 million more than the Los Angeles Lakers superstar made during his 20-year career. The only two boxers who earn more than Canelo are boxing’s all-time greats Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather. However, LeBron James won’t be left behind for long.

LeBron James might make more at the end of his career

Even though LeBron James is 38 years old, he’s not showing any signs of slowing down. Father Time doesn’t seem to have much of an impact on the Los Angeles Lakers superstar as he’s still playing at an elite level. LeBron is ready to enter his 21st season after an impressive performance in 2022-23. Last season he averaged an astonishing 28.9 points, 8.3 rebounds and 6.8 assists per game. No player in history has been able to do what LeBron James did at the age of 38. As he continues to go strong, he’s sure to add a sizable boost to his NBA earnings.

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LeBron signed a two-year, $99 million contract extension with the Lakers last year that begins next season. With at least 4-5 seasons left, LeBron could catch up with Canelo Alvarez in the future. Do you think King James will surpass the undisputed champion before he retires?

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