Introduction
Who are the richest kickboxing fighters in the world?
Kickboxers are not as rich as boxers or MMA fighters, the most successful fighters can make up to $250,000 per fight. After a fight, the fighter should split the money with his team and pay for the transportation then he takes what’s left.
In this article, we’ve put together a list of The Top 10 Richest Kickboxing Fighters in the World for 2022. Some of them you’ve probably known or heard about.
This list also includes some Muay Thai and MMA fighters that compete in kickboxing promotions.
The Top 10 Richest Kickboxing Fighters in the World for 2022
1. Badr Hari
Net Worth: $16 Million
Badr Hari is a Moroccan-Dutch kickboxer and champion of the world. He played in the Heavyweight category under the Moroccan flag. He is a former K-1 Heavyweight champion from 2007 to 2008 and K-1 World Grand Prix 2008, 2009 finalist, and the greatest kickboxer of all time.
2. Rico Verhoeven
Net Worth: $7 Million
Rico Verhoeven is a Dutch professional kickboxer fighting in the heavyweight category. He is the Glory Heavyweight Champion and competes in K-1 and SUPERKOMBAT. Since 2014 Verhoeven has always been ranked the number one heavyweight fighter in the world by Combat Press.
3. Buakaw Banchamek
Net Worth: $6 Million
Buakaw Banchamek is a Thai Muay Thai and Kickboxer fighter. He is a former two-time Omnoi Stadium champion, Lumpinee Stadium Toyota Marathon champion, number 1 fighter in Lumpinee Stadium, Thailand Featherweight champion, and more. Banchamek fights in the Featherweight category.
4. Suphachai Saenpong “Saenchai”
Net Worth: $5 Million
Suphachai Saenpong also known as Saenchai is a Thai Muay Thai and Kickboxer fighter, he won the Lumpinee Stadium title, the most prestigious title in Muay Thai. Saenchai is one of the best fighters of all time. Saenchai fought 88 times in 15 countries and is perhaps the most active international fighter.
5. Mirko Cro Cop
Net Worth: $5 Million
Mirko Cro Cop is a retired Croatian professional MMA, kickboxer, and boxer. He fought in Pride Fighting Championships, UFC, K-1, RIZIN, and Bellator. He is also one of the greatest Heavyweight Kickboxers and MMA fighters of all time.
6. Raymond Daniels
Net Worth: $4 Million
Raymond Daniels is an American Kenpoist, Karateka, Tae Kwon Do, Kickboxer, and MMA fighter. Daniels is well known for his aggressive non-stop punching style. He currently competes for Bellator MMA and Bellator Kickboxing, in the Welterweight category.
7. Jamal Ben Saddik
Net Worth: $2.3 Million
Jamal Ben Saddik is a Belgian-Moroccan kickboxer. He fought in the heavyweight category. Ben Saddik is currently signed to the GLORY promotion. He is also ranked as a top ten heavyweight between September 2015 and July 2021, peaking at #3 by the Combat Press.
8. Alistair Overeem
Net Worth: $2 Million
Alistair Overeem is a Dutch professional MMA and kickboxer, Who fought in the heavyweight division of kickboxing promotion Glory. He is also a former Strikeforce Heavyweight Champion, DREAM Heavyweight Champion, and K-1 World Grand Prix Champion.
9. John Wayne Parr
Net Worth: $1.5 Million
John Wayne Parr also known as JWP, is an Australian former Kickboxer and boxer. He was a 10-time World Champion and was the runner-up on The Contender Asia.
10. Mark Hunt
Net Worth: $1.5 Million
Mark Hunt is a New Zealand former mixed martial artist and kickboxer. He competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and won the 2001 K-1 World Grand Prix. Hunt is well known as the “King of Walk-Offs” due to his popularization of walking away and stopping attacks before the referee officially ends the match.
FAQ
How is the Richest kickboxer in the world?
The richest kickboxer in the world that made all of his fortune from kickboxing in Badr Hari. He is also one of the highest paid kickboxer of all time.
Summary
- Badr Hari
- Rico Verhoeven
- Buakaw Banchamek
- Suphachai Saenpong “Saenchai”
- Mirko Cro Cop
- Raymond Daniels
- Jamal Ben Saddik
- Alistair Overeem
- John Wayne Parr
- Mark Hunt
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