World Boxing Unified Heavyweight Champion, Anthony Joshua and former Nigeria's Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo have been named among the prestigious Sunday Times Young Sport Rich List for 2020.
Joshua, the two-time WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight champion, who doubled his fortune to £107m with his last December title fight against Andy Ruiz Jr in Saudi Arabia, is on the second on the prestigious list which is only for individuals and families resident in the United Kingdom, while Ighalo, who is on loan with English Premier League giant, Manchester United is in the 18 spot.
Joshua, who is the only non footballer in the top 20, is still second behind Real Madrid star, Gareth Bale with a net worth of £114m.
With the list, Ighalo who remains the richest Nigeria footballer in England is worth £18m same with Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey, ex-Arsenal striker of Ghanaian descent Danny Welbeck and West Ham's Jack Wilshere.
It should be noted that only 30 years and under are eligible to be included in the Young Sport Rich List .
British Wealthiest Sports Stars in 2020 aged 30 and under:
1. Gareth Bale – £114m
2. Anthony Joshua – £107m
3. Paul Pogba – £50m
4= Kevin de Bruyne – £34m
4= David de Gea – £34m
6. Raheem Sterling – £28m
7. N’Golo Kante – £25m
8. Harry Kane – £24m
9. Daniel Sturridge – £22m
10. Jordan Henderson – £21m
11= Anthony Martial – £20m
11= Virgil van Dijk – £20m
13= Mohamed Salah – £19m
13= Luke Shaw – £19m
15= Odion Ighalo – £18m
15= Aaron Ramsey – £18m
15= Danny Welbeck – £18m
15= Jack Wilshere – £18m
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