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Canelo Alvarez Ranks No. 2 on 2025 Highest-Paid List Behind $260M Cristiano Ronaldo

The Mexican boxer (63-3) still cashed in despite his shocking loss to Terence Crawford in 2025. According to Sportico, Alvarez is the world’s No. 2 highest-paid athlete at $137M, of which $125M came via fight purses and $12M from endorsements. He out-earned Lionel Messi and LeBron James. Only CR7 topped him for a third straight year, earning over $260M.