Mike Tyson, the heavyweight icon, is no stranger to earning life-changing sums of money, having once amassed a staggering £307million fortune due to his prowess in the ring.

As of 2024, it's estimated that the 58 year old has a comfortable net worth of approximately £7.7m ($10m), courtesy of his endorsements, businesses, partnerships and his highly successful Hotboxin' podcast. , widely acknowledged as one of the greatest heavyweights in boxing history, is set to make a comeback to the ring on Friday, November 15, against , a YouTuber-turned-boxer.

Tyson's forthcoming clash with the social media sensation will undoubtedly boost his bank balance significantly, with the former heavyweight champion projected to rake in at least £15.5m from the heavyweight showdown. Let's take a look at some of the most lucrative fight purses of Tyson's career....

In the twilight of his career, 'Iron Mike' faced off against Lennox Lewis in a bid to secure the unified heavyweight titles. Interestingly, for Lewis, this was the penultimate fight of his professional career.

Despite both fighters being somewhat past their prime, millions worldwide were still keen to watch the bout unfold. Tyson was largely outclassed throughout the match before succumbing to a knockout defeat in the eighth round.

Despite his loss, the American walked away with a life-altering payday of £80million ($103m).

In one of the most anticipated heavyweight clashes of the decade, Tyson and Evander Holyfield delivered a spectacular bout in 1996. The fight, which had been years in the making, was surrounded by immense hype and certainly lived up to it.

In an intense exchange, Holyfield eventually took control and secured a stunning knockout in the 11th round. Despite this marking the second loss of his professional career, Tyson still walked away with a hefty £23million.

Mike Tyson and Frank Bruno first squared off years ago, with 'Iron Mike' securing a devastating fifth-round knockout. Seven years later, they faced each other again for the WBC heavyweight title.

This time, Tyson needed less time to secure victory, knocking out his British opponent in the third round and earning £23million from the bout. Following the fight, Bruno announced his retirement from boxing.

In 1990, 'Iron Mike' journeyed to Japan to face fellow American Buster Douglas. The match was one of the most eagerly awaited of the year and it did not disappoint, providing entertainment from beginning to end.

Tyson, in his prime, seemed virtually invincible until Douglas delivered one of the greatest shocks in heavyweight boxing history by knocking him out in the 10th round. Despite this being the first loss of his professional career, Tyson still pocketed a handsome £5million.

Throughout his career, Tyson squared off against some of the sport's biggest legends. In a bout with Michael Spinks - who held the lineal and The Ring heavyweight championship titles leading up to the fight - 'Iron Mike' faced a formidable challenge.

However, many were taken aback by Tyson's performance as the former undisputed champion swiftly overpowered the boxing icon, defeating him in just over 90 seconds. For his efforts, Tyson walked away with a cool £17million.