Derrick Lewis Net Worth 2024: How rich is the ‘The Black Beast’?

Derrick Lewis is a scary fighter with tremendous knockout power. Find out more details about his net worth and MMA career.


Derrick Lewis Net Worth 2024: How rich is the ‘The Black Beast’?

Derrick Lewis has a decent net worth (via Imago)

NameDerrick Lewis
Net WorthApprox $2 million
Nickname“The Black Beast”
Age36 years
ResidenceHouston, Texas, United States of America
Marital statusMarried
SpouseApril Davis
Sources of WealthMMA and endorsements
Height6 ft 3 in
MMA record27-11-1
Last UpdatedJanuary 2024.

Derrick Lewis is undoubtedly one of the scariest heavyweights in the UFC right now. Derrick Lewis has a decent net worth $2 million. The fighter has the most knockouts in the division and remains a scary opponent in the octagon. Before the UFC, Derrick competed in the Bellator and Legacy FC, where he successfully managed to become the champion of the heavyweight division. He is pursuing to become the heavyweight champion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship as well.

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Derrick Lewis was born on February 7, 1985, in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. He stands at a height of 6 ft 3 in tall, weighing 263 lbs in the heavyweight division. He has been fighting for the past decade. Vicious knockouts and multiple fighter bonuses have added to Derrick Lewis’s net worth in 2023.

Derrick Lewis Net Worth 2023

According to celebritynetworth.com, Derrick Lewis’s net worth is estimated to be around $2 million. Derrick is the definition of a “Prize Fighter,” as he never fails to mention that his main motive to fight remains the monetary benefits on multiple occasions.

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Derrick Lewis net worth
Derrick Lewis (via MMA Mania)

Lewis earned a big paycheck from his short-notice fight against the former two-division champion, Daniel Cormier. The Black Beast took home a hefty amount of $530,000 home despite losing the fight at UFC 230. Lewis made $280,000 for his fight against Blagoy Ivanov at UFC 244. The biggest paycheck of his career came during his interim title bout at UFC 265. Lewis headlined the event opposite Ciryl Gane. Despite losing the bout, he earned a whopping $732,000 for the fight.

The Black Beast earned $321,000 for his fight against Tai Tuivasa at UFC 271. He earned $465,000 for his fight at UFC 291. Derrick is one of the most entertaining fighters and has a huge fan following. He also has an endorsement deal with Louisiana Popeyes Chicken and Manscaped.

Derrick Lewis Fighting Career

Before signing with the Bellator Fighting Championships, Lewis had a professional record of 4-1. He was also the heavyweight champion of Legacy FC. He was then signed to the UFC, where he got all his fame. Lewis’ first fight under the UFC banner was against Jack May in the year 2014, which he won via TKO in the first round. Lewis’s most famous wins are against Marcin Tybura, the current heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, Alexander Volkov, and Curtis Blaydes.

Derrick Lewis net worth
Derrick “The Black Beast” Lewis (via MMA Fighting)

Derrick’s biggest fight of his career is against Daniel Cormier for the UFC Heavyweight title, which he took on short notice. The Black Beast lost the fight via submission, which made it his first loss via submission in his entire MMA career. His second title fight came against Ciryl Gane at UFC 265. Gane’s athleticism and technical striking troubled Lewis and he eventually suffered a knockout loss. Derrick has the most knockouts (14) in the history of UFC.

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Derrick Lewis personal life

The UFC heavyweight fighter is a married man. Derrick Lewis is married to his long-time girlfriend, April Davis. He has revealed that he met his wife through his cousin, and have been together ever since. He got married to his wife in the year 2017. The Black Beast does not like to reveal too much, but we do know he has three kids: two sons and a daughter.

Derrick Lewis wife
Derrick Lewis and his wife (via YouTube)

Despite Derrick Lewis’s net worth, the fighter does not like to spend too much on luxury. He has said on the Joe Rogan Podcast that most of his money gets spent on cars. Recently, the fighter was in the headlines when a thief tried to rob his truck, and Lewis beat him up until the police arrived.

FAQs

What is Derrick Lewis’s net worth?

Derrick Lewis has a net worth of around $2 million.

Is Derrick Lewis married?

Yes, the UFC heavyweight fighter is married to April Davis.

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Q. How old is Derrick Lewis?

Derrick “The Black Beast” Lewis is 38 years old.

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