Benn's career hit a snag when he tested positive for clomiphene in two voluntary tests back in 2022. The UK Anti-Doping Agency slapped him with a six-month suspension, keeping him out of the ring for 525 days. It's been a tough road for the son of boxing legend Nigel Benn.
The boxer made his comeback in September 2023, taking on Rodolfo Orozco. He followed that up with a fight against Peter Dobson in February 2024. Now, he's gearing up for his biggest challenge yet - a showdown with Chris Eubanks Jr. on April 26, 2025.
Money talk's been swirling around Benn lately. Finance Monthly reckons his net worth is somewhere between $10 million and $12 million. Surprise Sports, on the other hand, puts it at a more modest $6.3 million. Whatever the true figure, Benn's upcoming fight will certainly fatten his wallet.
Word on the street is that Benn's set to pocket a cool $10 million for the Eubanks Jr. fight. He'll get an extra £375,000 if his opponent comes in overweight. It's a far cry from his early career when he was making about £50,000 per fight. Between 2019 and 2023, that figure jumped to around £750,000 per bout.
But boxing's not Benn's only money-maker. He's got sponsorship deals with big names like Reebok, Everlast, Puma, and Under Armour. He's also dipped his toes into investments, putting money into real estate and fitness and fashion startups. Public appearances, interviews, and media projects round out his income sources.
"I'm ready to put on a show," Benn said in a recent interview. "This fight's been a long time coming, and I'm going to make it worth the wait."
The boxing world's eyes will be on Benn come April. It's more than just a fight - it's a chance for him to prove he's still got what it takes after his time away from the ring. With a massive purse on the line, Benn's got every reason to bring his A-game.