According to 2025 reports from Forbes and other financial reports, these are richest Black athletes and former athletes. Michael Jordan remains the richest athlete of all time.

1. Michael Jordan

Net worth: $3.8 Billion

Sources of wealth: While his NBA salary was substantial, his fortune primarily comes from lucrative endorsements, his lifetime partnership with Nike for the Jordan brand, and his sale of the Charlotte Hornets.

The basketball legend is widely considered the richest athlete of all time, regardless of ethnicity.

2. Tiger Woods

Net worth: $1.3 Billion

Sources of wealth: Endorsement deals with brands like Nike and investments in his TGR Ventures, which includes a course design company, a high-end mini-golf chain, and a technology league.

The golf icon became a billionaire in 2022 and continues to grow his wealth through endorsements and investments.

3. Magic Johnson

Net worth: $1.5 billion

Sources of wealth: He parlayed his NBA earnings into a vast business empire, including Magic Johnson Enterprises, which has owned multiplexes, fitness centers, and strategic stakes in professional sports teams.

This NBA Hall of Famer is a successful business mogul who built his fortune after retiring from the sport.

4. LeBron James

Net worth: $1.3 Billion

Sources of wealth: Major NBA contracts, his lifetime deal with Nike, a stake in Fenway Sports Group, and investments in companies like Blaze Pizza.

The active NBA superstar and entrepreneur entered the billionaire club in 2022, becoming the first active player to do so.

5. Floyd Mayweather

Net worth: $450 million to $500 million

Sources of wealth: Record-breaking pay-per-view fights, his promotion company Mayweather Promotions, and various investments and business ventures.

With career earnings over $1 billion Floyd “Money” Mayweather is known for his strategic business acumen, the undefeated boxer has one of the highest total career earnings in sports history. The August 2017 Las Vegas bout between Mayweather and McGregor generated over $550 million, with Mayweather pocketing $275 million as both the primary fighter and promoter.

6. Serena Williams

Net worth: $350 million

Sources of wealth: Career prize money, extensive endorsement deals, and her venture capital firm, Serena Ventures.

The tennis legend is one of the richest female athletes in the world and continues to expand her business ventures after retirement.