Leon Edwards is a British professional mixed martial artist who is the current welterweight champion in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He started as an amateur in 2010, and a year later he made his way into professional mixed martial arts. He started his career with a win and lost his first fight by getting disqualified due to an illegal knee. He won the UFC welterweight title after capitalizing on the last minute of the fight and delivering a vicious head kick to Kamaru Usman at UFC 278, ending Usman's years of dominance in the division.
Leon Edwards has successfully defended his title twice so far. He defended against Kamaru Usman at UFC 286 in a rematch for the welterweight title and also against Colby Covington at UFC 296. As of July 2024, Edwards is currently ranked No. 4 in the men's pound-for-pound rankings.
| Age | 32 |
| Net Worth | $2 Million |
| Source of Wealth | MMA Fighting, Endorsements |
| Salary | $1 million |
| Endorsements | Iconic Menswear, Monster Energy, Venum, Montirex, My Protien, and RDX Sports |
| Charity | OnSide |
| Residence | Birmingham, England |
| Marital Status | Unknown |
| Last Updated | July 2024 |
What is Leon Edwards’ net worth in 2023?
According to reports, Leon Edwards’ net worth is estimated to be $2 million. Edwards' exploits inside the UFC octagon contribute to the majority of his net worth. Besides his professional mixed martial arts career, a sizable chunk of his money also comes from the many endorsement deals that the welterweight champion is a part of.
Leon Edwards Salary
According to reports, Leon Edwards earned a base salary of $1 million for his most recent fight against Colby Covington at UFC 296. He also took home a pay-per-view share worth $600,000, and sponsorships worth $42,000, bringing his total payout to $1,642,000.
Leon Edwards Endorsements
Leon Edwards has endorsement deals with Iconic Menswear, Venum, and Monster Energy. He also endorses Montirex, MyProtien, and RDX Sports.
Leon Edwards Charity Work
Edwards is affiliated with a UK-based youth charity, OnSide. Their mission is to construct facilities in the poorest regions of the UK called "Youth Zones.". Its goal is to give young people affordable access to a variety of opportunities and activities on a regular basis.
Leon Edwards House
The welterweight champion resides in his hometown of Erdington, Birmingham, in the UK.
Leon Edwards Car
In a press conference leading up to UFC 278, Edwards stated that he drove a Mercedes GLE when the question was presented to him by Kamaru Usman.
Net Worth Comparison with Other Popular UFC Fighters
| Leon Edwards | Kamaru Usman | Colby Covington | Nate Diaz |
| $2 Million | $3 Million | $4 Million | $8 Million |
Related: What is Leon Edwards's record?
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FAQs On Leon Edwards Net Worth
A. He has an estimated net worth of $2 million.
A. He resides in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
A. He earned a total payout of $1,642,000 in his last fight.
A. Edwards earned a base salary of $1 million in his last fight.
A. The earnings at UFC 296 are his biggest pay day.
