Former professional boxer Tony Bellew has etched his mark as one of the most formidable fighters of his era. Read on as SportsLens have taken a deep dive into the net worth and career earnings of ‘The Bomber’.
Tony Bellew Net Worth
Tony “The Bomber” Bellew’s career as a professional boxer catapulted his net worth far beyond the average Joe. Bellew’s estimated net worth stands at an estimated £9.6 million, equivalent to $13 million.
He has openly shared that when he first started out, he was far from being financially stable. He only got paid £100 for sparring with a fellow boxer during his early days.
The stark contrast between those modest beginnings and his earnings from high-profile fights at the tail end of his career is a testament to Bellew’s extraordinary rise in the world of professional boxing.
Speaking in interviews, Bellew always made it clear that while he does love boxing, his primary motivation was securing his family financially.
Tony Bellew Boxing Career Earnings
Tony Bellew has been a professional boxer since he made his debut back in October 2007. Since then, the 40-year-old has had 34 pro fights in total, earning more money as his career has progressed.
During his lengthy and successful boxing career, Bellew had a number of high-profile fights that earned him a healthy sum. He bagged himself at least £10 million for his back-to-back wins over David Haye between 2017 and 2018.
He earned an additional £4 million from his last professional fight, which was a defeat at the hands of current unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk.
Bellew became the European cruiserweight champion in November 2015 after beating Mateusz Masternak in a fight that earned him £80,000.
A career highlight for Bellew is undoutedly his May 2016 win over Ilunga Makabu, who was undefeated at the time. What made the event so special for Bellew was that it took place at his beloved Everton Football Club’s home ground, Goodison Park. The victory earned Bellew his first world title, as he became WBC cruiserweight champion, and earned him a decent six-figure sum.
Since retiring from boxing, Bellew has featured as a pundit and analyst for both Sky and DAZN. Altogether, his estimated average salary is still around $1 million.
Tony Bellew Sponsorship Deals
In terms of endorsements and sponsorships, Tony Bellew has had a fair few. During his boxing career, the former cruiserweight champion had sponsorship deals with the likes of CNP Professional, Door Sec and Signature Bespoke clothing.
In the midst of his rivalry with Haye, Bellew also had a sponsorship deal with Betsafe.
It’s unknown exactly how much he earned from these endorsements, but they certainly would have boosted his net worth.
Tony Bellew Earnings Outside Of Boxing
Outside of boxing, Tony Bellew will have made a pretty penny in other ventures too. In 2015, Bellew appeared in Creed, a fresh instalment of the Rocky film series. He played the role of ‘Pretty’ Ricky Conlan, an arrogant British boxer who was the world light heavyweight champion. He made a return to the franchise in 2023, playing the same character in Creed III. The sequel’s gross box office reached over $200 million globally.
In 2020, Bellew appeared on the reality show Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins. It’s not known exactly how much he was paid here, but it’s likely it was a fee as high as six figures.
Bellew has made multiple appearances on Sky‘s comedy sports panel show A League Of Their Own, where he even conquered his fear of heights.
Tony Bellew will also appear in ITV‘s 2023 I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, based in Australia. His fee is unknown, with ITV rarely revealing the details, but it can be expected to be well over £100k and will further increase the Liverpudlian’s net worth.
Tony Bellew Profile
- D.O.B: 30 November 1982 (age 40)
- Born: Liverpool, England
- Height: 6ft 3 in (191cm)
- Occupation: Boxing Analyst and Commentator
- Spouse: Rachael Roberts
- Children: 4
- Net Worth: £9.6 Million
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