France's 10 Richest Boxers: 2025 Fortune Ranking
France has produced some great boxing champions, some of whom have also amassed handsome fortunes over the course of their careers. Here's the Top 10 richest French boxerswith an estimate of their wealth.
Top 10 Richest French Boxers in 2025
10. Souleymane Cissokho - 1.8 million euros
Olympic bronze medallist in 2016, Souleymane Cissokho is one of the hopes of French professional boxing. Although he has yet to compete in a world championship, his talent has already enabled him to sign with renowned promoters and box on big cards (notably in the United States on the undercard of Canelo Alvarez). Still undefeated in the pros, he has progressively accumulated earnings to reach an estimated fortune of 1 800 000 € about.
Cissokho has also benefited from sponsorship contracts since his Olympic success - appearing in campaigns that provide him with a regular income. À At 31, he occupies the last place in this Top 10, but he undoubtedly has the greatest potential for progression: by winning a world title in the years to come, he could well join the leading pack of the wealthiest French boxers!
9. Arsen Goulamirian - 2.3 million euros
WBA World Heavyweight ChampionArsen "Feroz Goulamirian is unbeaten in his pro career. Born in Armenia but based in the south of France, he won the world belt in 2018 and has defended it several times. Although less publicized than other champions (his category is not very exposed), he has been able to negotiate good purses for his championship fights, notably in Paris and California.
His fortune is estimated at around 2.3 million euros. Outside the ring, Goulamirian remains cautious and hard-working: in 2018, he could be seen kicking off a rugby match, proof that he's looking to increase his notoriety. At 36, he's at the peak of his sporting powers - if he unifies world titles, his fortunes could quickly follow the same path to the top.
8. Hassan N'Dam N'Jikam - 2.5 million euros
Hassan N'Dam, nicknamed "El FenómenoHe is a former middleweight world champion (WBO interim) and has faced some of the best in his category. Franco-Cameroonian, he has navigated the rings of Paris, New York and Tokyo. His fights against Peter Quillin, David Lemieux and Ryōta Murata earned him hundreds of thousands of euros each, enabling him to amass around 2.5 million euros in total.
Particularly courageous, N'Dam even took part in the Rio Olympics in 2016 (representing Cameroon) when he was already a pro, a rarity that testifies to his love of the ring more than the money. Today, aged 39, he is considering a career change - he has been seen commentating fights and mentoring youngsters - while cautiously making the most of the windfall accumulated during his glory years.
7. Christophe Tiozzo - 2.9 million euros
Fabrice's younger brother, Christophe Tiozzo, has also tasted glory - and big cheques. WBA super-middleweight world champion in 1990, he packed the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy for his memorable fights. At the time, he was one of the headliners of French boxing, with record TV ratings. Although his career came to a more discreet end after his defeat by Virgil Hill, Christophe had already been able to capitalize on his notoriety.
He then set up a boxing club and took part in galas, preserving his financial comfort. His current fortune stands at around 2.5 to 3.5 million euros according to estimates. Always smiling, 60-year-old Christophe Tiozzo is proof that boxing can offer a good life - provided you know how to bounce back from hard knocks.
6. Brahim Asloum - 4 million euros
Olympic champion in Sydney in 2000, Brahim Asloum won the hearts of the French before claiming a world title in the pros (WBA flyweight in 2007). Although the smaller categories are less profitable, Asloum has diversified his activities to build up his wealth. He has set up his own boxing promotion and tried his hand at cinema (in 2013, he played the lead role in the film "Victor Young Perez about the life of a Tunisian boxer).
These projects, together with his TV consultancy fees, have enabled him to reach a fortune estimated at 4 million euros. We remember that, at the end of his career, he had to fight to get a broadcaster to finance his world championship... Proof that he already knew how to manage his destiny like an entrepreneur. At 45, Asloum, always smiling, remains an ambassador for boxing and a shrewd businessman.
5. Fabrice Tiozzo - 6.5 million euros
The eldest of the famous Tiozzo brothers, Fabrice was world champion in two categories (light-heavyweight and heavyweight) between 1995 and 2005. He has boxed all over the world, from Lyon to Las Vegas, earning him considerable prize money. Fabrice Tiozzo may be more discreet than some in the media, but he has managed his earnings intelligently. In his 18-year pro career, he has amassed a fortune estimated at around 6 to 7 million euros.
The fact that I was one of the Canal+ darlings at the time has ensured him a steady income, not to mention a few TV appearances. Now in his forties, he is involved in social action and boxing (he even briefly put the gloves back on in 2019 for a charity fight). A quiet reconversion for this former millionaire puncher.
4. Carlos Takam - 8 million euros
Carlos Takam, born in Cameroon and naturalized in France, is another heavyweight with an international career. His fortunes soared when he challenged the greatest. In 2017, he faced Anthony Joshua in a packed Cardiff stadium: Takam earns almost £1 million (€1.1 million) for this fight (Anthony Joshua Vs. Carlos Takam Results: Highlights, Purse Info ...). To this can be added his many other fights in Europe and the USA.
Still going strong at the age of 42, he recently sprang a surprise by beating Tony Yoka - adding a nice bonus to his bank account. It is estimated that Takam has accumulated around 8 million euros throughout his career. This colossus remains a true globetrotter of boxing and a shrewd businessman, speaking several languages and investing in projects in France and Africa.
3. Jean-Marc Mormeck - 12 million euros
A true legend of French boxing, Jean-Marc Mormeck was unified world heavyweight champion in the 2000s. His exploits in the ring have earned him handsome bonuses. For example, when he faced Wladimir Klitschko in 2012 for the heavyweight title, his purse was in the region of €900,000 for this fight alone (Wladimir Klitschko vs. Jean-Marc Mormeck - BoxRec).
In all, over his long career (1995-2014), Mormeck accumulated a fortune estimated at 12 million euros. After putting away the gloves, he wasn't bored: he was appointed inter-ministerial delegate for equal opportunities in 2016, and carried the Olympic flame in 2024 (proof that he remains a high-profile personality). At the age of 52, "The Marksman is enjoying a well-deserved golden retirement.
2. Tony Yoka - 15 million euros
Tony Yoka became a star when he won the super-heavyweight Olympic gold medal in Rio in 2016. He turned professional in the immediate aftermath, signing a 15-fight contract valued at 8 million euros with Canal+ (Poids lourds : Yoka veut "faire partie de la nouvelle génération). Suffice to say, his bank accounts are doing well. As of 2017, he had earned almost 1.7 million euros for his first pro year (How much does Tony Yoka, the French boxing star, earn? - Sportune).
His elegant style and notoriety have also won him sponsors and media appearances (he even took part in a TV dance show!). Today, despite some recent defeats, Yoka can count on a fortune of around 15 million euros. At the age of 32, the Parisian heavyweight is still hoping to cash in on his prize money by aiming for a world title, which would boost his value even further.
1. Francis Ngannou - 20 million euros
Francis Ngannou was not born in France (originally from Cameroon), but it was in France that he got his start in boxing - and today he's one of the strong men of the noble art. A former UFC world champion in MMA, he recently made a splash in English boxing against Tyson Fury. In 2025, his fortune is estimated at 20 million euros (Francis Ngannou Fortune: 20 Million and a Sensational Career). His story is worthy of a film: from a difficult childhood, he worked in sand mines before emigrating to Europe.
His financial success comes from high-profile fights (in both MMA and boxing) and lucrative advertising contracts. Ngannou also invests in the future - he has, for example, set up a foundation to help young people in Cameroon. At the age of 37, "The Predator enjoys an international reputation that ensures a comfortable income.
Conclusion
The careers of these boxers show that success is not limited to performance in the ring. Thanks to their talent, determination and astute career management, these champions have turned their sporting exploits into genuine financial success stories. As the next generation of boxers continues to emerge, the stories of these 10 boxers illustrate perfectly how a passion for the noble art can open the doors to a comfortable life and inspire future generations of fighters.
In a nutshellEven if boxing doesn't always generate revenues comparable to soccer or tennis, these ten French champions have proved that, with talent and determination, the noble art can pay off handsomely. From the Olympic rings to the nights of Las Vegas, they have built their legends. and their heritage. Several of them (Ngannou, Takam, N'Dam) are Franco-Cameroonian - a sign of the vitality of boxing in French-speaking Africa and France.
Be that as it may, each of these Boxeurs Les Plus Riches de France has managed to pull their weight, moving from uppercuts to hard-earned euros. And for the up-and-coming contenders, the story isn't over yet: the next generation may well have their say in the fortunes rankings in the future... 🥊💰
FAQ Top 10 wealthy French boxers
1. Who is the richest boxer in France?
Francis Ngannou is in first place, with an estimated fortune of around 20 million euros.
2. How did these boxers accumulate their fortunes?
They turned their successes in the ring into substantial earnings through fight contracts, sponsorships, media appearances and various investments outside the ring.
3. Do boxers' fortunes evolve with their careers?
Yes, the net worth of these boxers fluctuates according to their sporting performances, their contracts and the professional projects they develop.
4. Does French boxing offer as many financial opportunities as other sports?
Even if earnings aren't always comparable to those in soccer or tennis, French boxers who succeed in the ring and know how to diversify their sources of income can build impressive fortunes.
5. What are the main criteria for inclusion on this list?
The list takes into account all income generated by fights, advertising contracts, investments and other activities linked to their sporting careers.
