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Sports News of Thursday, 14 May 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Anthony Joshua ranks second wealthiest Young Sportsman in UK

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World heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has beaten the likes of Paul Pogba, Harry Kane, to become the second wealthiest Young Sportsman in the United Kingdom.

The British office box-office regular earned £18m for his loss to Andy Ruiz Jr, before earning a pre-tax sum of £60m in the rematch.

However, Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton was ranked the richest sportsperson in the United Kingdom with a net worth of £224 million.

The top ten list is filled with footballers who ply their trade in the UK making Joshua the only non-footballer on the rich list compiled by Sunday Times.

The exception, Gareth Bale, whose exploits with Real Madrid over the past six years sees him valued at £114m — up £20m, is ranked number one on the list.

The rest of the Young Rich List is dominated by footballers, with Paul Pogba (up £13m to total £50m) and Kevin De Bruyne (up £9m to total £34m) in third and fourth.

Top 10 richest young sports stars aged 30 or under (2020 wealth figures in pounds)

1. Gareth Bale (football) 114 million

2. Anthony Joshua (boxing) 107 million

3. Paul Pogba (football) 50 million

4. Kevin de Bruyne (football) 34 million

4. David de Gea (football) 34 million

6. Raheem Sterling (football) 28 million

7. N’Golo Kante (football) 25 million

8. Harry Kane (football) 24 million

9. Daniel Sturridge (football) 22 million

10. Jordan Henderson (football) 21 million