Deontay Wilder, known by his moniker ‘The Bronze Bomber,’ is a 38-year-old professional fighter from America. He is a former WBC heavyweight champion from 2015 to 2020 and has defended the title ten times during his reign. He broke a nine-year drought of American heavyweight champions, the longest streak without an American champion. ‘Bronze Bomber’ is one of the strongest heavyweights in boxing today. With 42 wins via knockout, his power cannot be denied. It has brought him a lot of gold. Thus, let’s take a look at how much is Deontay Wilder worth in 2024.
The American heavyweight sensation has won against Robert Helenius in his last fight. Additionally, his fights with Tyson Fury have boosted his net worth and fame over the years. Let’s take into how Wilder has accumulated his fortune and where he stands among the wealthiest and most influential athletes in the world.
Deontay Wilder net worth in 2024
According to a report from Celebrity Net Worth, Deontay Wilder is currently worth $3o million. Wilder’s career earnings top $70 million.
Wilder took home $2 million when he faced Luis Ortiz in March 2018. He made $20 million in their 2019 rematch. Wilder made $10 million for his knockout victory over Dominic Breazeale in 2019.
The trilogy fight against Tyson Fury meant an increase in Wilder’s salary. Wilder earned $10 million in the first bout and about $28 million in the rematch. For the third fight, Wilder took home a guaranteed purse of $10 million, including a share of the pay-per-view revenue.
Per Forbes, Wilder has earned approximately $500,000 through endorsement deals. He has partnered with Everlast Boxing, PureKana CBD, and Raising Cane’s.
Deontay Wilder will face Joseph Parker in a mega event in Saudi Arabia this Saturday. He will fight in the co-main event of the card, headlined by Anthony Joshua. The ‘Bronze Bomber’ could make up to $20 million from the fight, significantly increasing and impacting his net worth.
Moreover, if both the heavyweights were to win their bouts at the ‘Day of Reckoning’, it could set up a long-awaited fight amongst themselves. Thus, it’s possible that by the end of 2024, Wilder could be worth around $50 million from his earnings of the year.
