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The number one argument used by the media against the heavyweight division today is still that all best Americans athletes (blacks) have went into the more popular and financially lucrative NFL/NBA. But is that argument correct?
According to what I could find out, its not!
In 2011 (as reported by one website) Vitali Klitschko made approximatly 30 million in US dollars minus endorsements or merchandising of the Klitschko name. That's more than anyone in the NFL or NBA.
Top earners (according to Forbs) in the NFL:
#1 Peyton Manning [23 million]
#2 Sam Bradford [18.4 million]
#3 Tom Brady [18 million]
#4 Michael Vick [15.9 million] or the same as Wladimir and Haye each made for one fight.
Highest paid NBA players (also according to Forbs)
#1 Kobe Bryant [25.2 million]
#2 Rashard Lewis [22.1 million]
#3 Tim Duncan [21.3 million]
#4 Kevin Garnett [21.2 million]
In 2011 three heavyweight boxers earned over 15 million (US. dollars), the Klitschkos and Haye out of (according to Boxrec) 1197 active HW boxers this year, or one +15 million earner for every 366 heavyweights.
In 2011 four men in the NFL earned plus 15 million out of approximately 1600 active players, or one +15 million earner for every 400 players.
According to what I could find out, its not!
In 2011 (as reported by one website) Vitali Klitschko made approximatly 30 million in US dollars minus endorsements or merchandising of the Klitschko name. That's more than anyone in the NFL or NBA.
Top earners (according to Forbs) in the NFL:
#1 Peyton Manning [23 million]
#2 Sam Bradford [18.4 million]
#3 Tom Brady [18 million]
#4 Michael Vick [15.9 million] or the same as Wladimir and Haye each made for one fight.
Highest paid NBA players (also according to Forbs)
#1 Kobe Bryant [25.2 million]
#2 Rashard Lewis [22.1 million]
#3 Tim Duncan [21.3 million]
#4 Kevin Garnett [21.2 million]
In 2011 three heavyweight boxers earned over 15 million (US. dollars), the Klitschkos and Haye out of (according to Boxrec) 1197 active HW boxers this year, or one +15 million earner for every 366 heavyweights.
In 2011 four men in the NFL earned plus 15 million out of approximately 1600 active players, or one +15 million earner for every 400 players.