KATIE TAYLOR has claimed victory over Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Canelo Alvarez… by being named the world’s most marketable boxer.
London-based media company SportsPro released their annual list of the most marketable athletes.
And Irish hero Taylor, the first boxer to appear on the list, was ranked No 47.
That was ahead of Canelo, who was placed at 64, Fury at 75 and Joshua at 88.
Canelo, 32, was last year placed at No4 most marketable athlete with unbeaten American Gervonta Davis at No75.
Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, topped the list with tennis legend Serena Williams, 41, second and F1’s Lewis Hamiton, 37, third.
The marketability rankings take in a number of factors including performances, engagement with followers, consumer perception and growth potential.
Taylor, 36, celebrates an iconic year, having headlined Madison Square Garden alongside Amanda Serrano, 34.
She defeated Serrano on points to become undisputed lightweight champion.
The 2012 Olympic gold medalist now returns against Karen Elizabeth, 32, on October 29 at Wembley Arena.
Top 10 Most Marketable Athletes of 2022
- CRISTIANO RONALDO
- SERENA WILLIAMS
- LEWIS HAMILTON
- LEBRON JAMES
- LIONEL MESSI
- NAOMI OSAKA
- VIRAT KOHLI
- ALEX MORGAN
- SAM KERR
- TOM BRADY
Taylor said: “It’s hard to believe it’s been almost six years since I made by pro debut there so it’s great to go back now and headline.
“It’s been an amazing journey so far but there are still lots of great fights out there for me and I’m excited about what’s still to come.”
Eddie Hearn added: “I’m delighted to see Katie back in action following her epic victory over Amanda in a historic night in New York.
“Katie is one of the superstars of boxing and more than that a pioneer for women’s sport, and it’s great to have her return to the arena that she made her debut in 2016.
“It’s always an honour to stage Katie’s fights and I have no doubt that after her fight of the year with Amanda in April, a new wave of fans will pack the Wembley Arena to see this icon perform against the tough, hungry and unbeaten Argentine.”
