It’s just a matter of a few hours when Badou Jack, the Gambian-Swedish 28-3 boxer, meets Noel Mikaelyan (born as Norair Mikaeljan) in the ring at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The bout, part of the Canelo Alvarez vs. William Scull event, is in place for Jack’s WBC cruiserweight title, which his Armenian opponent wants to claim, being the “champion in recess.”
You see, the 41-year-old had moved up to a new division called bridgerweight, but when he failed at the title shot, he naturally reverted to his old division, where Mikaeljan had already won his WBC belt against Ilunga Makabu. Now, the Miami native was never a part of the card. But, when the previously set-up Ryan Rozicki withdrew from the bout due to a bicep injury, Mikaeljan was there to save the fight night by stepping in on short notice. Plus, both fighters will add some big bucks to their net worths, too.
What is Badou Jack’s net worth in 2025?
According to Players Bio, Badou Jack’s net worth will be $6 million in 2025. This figure is backed by the fights he gets under his icon’s company, Mayweather Productions. Slowly and gradually, The Ripper has increased his earnings and net worth significantly. In 2011, his net worth was around $450k, which he gradually brought to $1 million by 2013.
Then two years later, he was estimated at $3.7 million, $4.3 million a year later, and he’d reached $5.5 million by 2017. It’s like the 18-year-old boy who started his amateur career and only knew climbing uphill. During his early career, in his August 2017 bout against Nathan Cleverly, he had reportedly made $750k.
Before that, the same year, his earnings stood at $700k against James DeGale. And though his recent fight purses are not publicly spoken of, the WBC cruiserweight champ is likely well-off today. And, what about his opponent?
What is Norair Mikaeljan’s net worth in 2025?
Currently at a record of 27-2, Noel Grevor Mikaeljan’s net worth in 2025 is predicted to be between $1 million and $3 million, says College Net Worth. These earnings are a result of his boxing matches, and while he may have endorsement deals, specifics are not disclosed to the public, so it is hard to predict that black area.
As for fight purses, his recent bout against Ilunga Makabu, where he won the vacant WBC cruiserweight title, Jack had left behind when he switched weight classes, made him a possible range of $200k to $500k. Yet again, the specifics haven’t been disclosed, making it hard to put a finger on the exact share.
Now, with the limited available information on these fighters, who would win if we were to compare both of them in terms of money and not ring prowess?
Who is the richer boxer in 2025: Badou Jack or Norair Mikaeljan?
Regarding career accolades, maybe Jack is better suited to steal the spotlight, with a barely longer career at 28 fights than Mikaeljan’s 27. Moreover, Badou Jack is a three-division world champion in super middleweight, light heavyweight, and now cruiserweight, naturally fighting more high-profile bouts than his opponent.
Not to mention the fact that Mikaeljan secured a notable win against Ilunga Makabu. Again, Jack has the higher marketability. But then, he is near the end of his career at 41 years old, while Dark Horse at 34 years old still has a longer earning potential, though it may be for lesser amounts.
Overall, Badou Jack is clearly in a better space than Mikaeljan when it comes to money-making through boxing, but he is still young and has a few years to change that dynamic. After all, what matters the most is how good a boxer they are in the memories of fans, years after retiring. And, both of them are getting the chance to prove themselves in those terms tomorrow. Who do you think will seal the title to their name?
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