The influential North American publication "Sportico" has published a list of the highest-paid athletes in history.
QOL.az reports that the list is headed by legendary boxer Michael Jordan.
It should be noted that the rating is presented taking inflation into account.
Top 10 highest-earning athletes in history:
1. Michael Jordan (basketball) — $4.15 billion
2. Tiger Woods (golf) — $2.79 billion
3. Cristiano Ronaldo (football) — $2.23 billion
4. LeBron James (basketball) — $1.88 billion
5. Lionel Messi (football) — $1.85 billion
6. Arnold Palmer (golf) — $1.82 billion
7. Jack Nicklaus (golf) — $1.75 billion
8. David Beckham (football) — $1.61 billion
9. Roger Federer (tennis) — $1.59 billion
10. Floyd Mayweather (boxing) — $1.52 billion
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