Mikaela Mayer, the former world featherweight champion, is preparing for a highly anticipated rematch against Sandy Ryan. Following her controversial victory last year, this bout aims to settle any lingering doubts about her superiority while significantly bolstering her earnings.
Since her professional debut in 2018 against Vanessa Bradford, Mayer has built an impressive career. The American fighter boasts a record of 20 wins and two losses, including five knockouts, across 22 bouts.
The controversy surrounding Mayer’s September 2024 victory over Ryan has added extra intrigue to this rematch. However, her victory was mired in controversy due to the attack Ryan suffered at the hands of an unknown individual the day before the fight. Naturally, the rematch has stirred significant interest, leading to boosted purses for both fighters.
Mikaela Mayer’s net worth
Estimates of Mayer’s net worth vary. According to Essentially Sports, she is worth $3 million, while Sporty Salaries puts her net worth at $4.1 million. Both sources agree that the bulk of Mayer’s income stems from her boxing salaries.
Though unconfirmed, Sporty Salaries reports that Mayer may earn a purse of $500,000, along with an additional $2 million from pay-per-view sales for her upcoming fight. For her first bout against Ryan, Mayer earned $300,000 plus $500,000 from PPV revenue.
Mayer’s earnings per fight
Throughout her career, Mayer has earned an average of $164,000 per fight. Early in her career, she made around $10,000 per fight. Her first six-figure payday came in 2020, when she faced Helen Joseph and earned $100,000. Later, Mayer took home $150,000 after defeating Maiva Hamaduche to unify the WBO and IBF featherweight titles.
Beyond her boxing income, Mayer has lucrative sponsorship deals with brands such as JP Athletics, Contenders, and Everlast. She also promotes businesses like DLX Boxing Gym and Victory Boxing Club. If Mayer continues her upward trajectory, she is poised to break into the ranks of boxing’s highest-paid fighters sooner rather than later.
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