What is Boxer?
Boxing is a combat sport and a martial art in which two people, usually wearing protective gloves and other protective equipment such as hand wraps and mouthguards, throw punches at each other for a predetermined amount of time in a boxing ring.
List Of Richest Boxer In South Africa
1) Kevin “KO Kid” Lerena is the undisputed money man in SA and continues to laugh all the way to the bank after putting his money where his mouth is.
The 27-year-old left-handed IBO cruiserweight champion fights four times a year and is getting paid nothing less than R500,000 per fight.
2) Eastern Cape’s left-handed prodigy Azinga “Golden Boy” Fuzile occupies second place.
The 23-year-old former SA‚ WBC Youth and IBF Continental featherweight‚ IBF Continental and Intercontinental junior lightweight titlist are paid around R400,000 per fight.
3) Gideon “Hardcore” Buthelezi sits in third place and is the oldest man on the money list.
The 33-year-old IBO junior bantamweight holder is under the guidance of promoter Ayanda Matiti who trades under the banner of Xaba Promotions and Events.
Buthelezi‚ the left-hander from Boipatong in the Vaal‚ earns about R300 000 per fight.
He has 22 wins in 27 fights but is yet to be recognized by the other sanctioning boxing.
4) Thulani “Evolution” Mbenge comes in at fourth place and does not get out of bed for less than R250,000.
The career of the former SA‚ ABU and IBO welterweight champion from Mdantsane is guided in Johannesburg by Sean Smith.
A former top amateur from Mdantsane‚ he lost his IBO belt under mysterious circumstances to Sebastian Formella in Germany last month.
Do boxers get paid after the fight?
Yes, professional boxers get paid whether they win or lose a fight.
How to start boxing for money?
How do you become a professional boxer
- Find the right gym.
- Find a good coach.
- Train.
- Obtain a license.
- Participate in your first fight.
How can a boxer make money?
Boxers can earn income through various channels, including fight fees determined by their ratings, popularity, and the promotion of the boxing event. A promotion company they have a contract with may pay wages, and boxers can also earn money by participating in sparring sessions while honing their skills.