Heather Hardy, an American professional boxer and mixed martial artist, has advocated for higher pay for female boxers due to wage disparities between male and female boxers. She had to join the MMA besides boxing to support herself and her only daughter Annie, whom she shared with her ex-husband. Her net worth has not yet been determined, but, many sources estimate it to be above $500,000.
When Hardy is not in the ring or cage, she spends her time as a personal trainer at a boxing gym in New York to supplement her income. Here is what we know about her earnings and marriage/divorce.
Heather Hardy’s Net Net Worth: She Didn’t Earn Much From Boxing
Hardy’s net Worth Is Approximately $500,000
Heather Hardy’s net worth, as one of America’s most accomplished professional female boxers, is expected to be in the millions, given her boxing record of 22 wins and 2 losses, including a WBO featherweight title in 2018. That is not the case for the two-sport athlete, who was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, as her net worth is yet to be evaluated, though many sources estimated it to be around $500,000.
When her net worth and achievements are put together, it is quite surprising that she is where she is given that she has been boxing since 2011, winning every amateur title at 125 pounds, including regional, metro, national, and golden gloves. By the end of her amateur career, the Brooklyn native was ranked first in the United States at 125 pounds.
After a great amateur career, she turned pro on August 4, 2012, and continued with her impressive performance, winning 15 straight fights and no defeats at 122 pounds (Super Bantamweight). She later won WBC and UBF international titles.
Hardy then became the first female to sign a long-term promotional contract with DiBella Entertainment, which was expected to represent a huge financial boost for her. In addition, she won the WBC Featherweight title in 2016 and made history by being the first female fight to be televised in two decades when it aired on NBC Sports.
Despite her accomplishments, boxing did not pay her enough to meet her needs and those of her daughter, Annie. As a result, she was obliged to pursue mixed martial arts, not because she enjoyed fighting, but rather out of necessity.
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She Made More In Her First MMA Fight Than She Had Earned In Boxing
Hardy revealed in an interview that her motivation for joining the MMA ranks was solely financial. In June 2017, she made her MMA debut under Bellator at Madison Square Garden, defeating Alice Yauger in the third round. She earned more in her MMA pro debut bout than she had ever made in a boxing ring, according to her. Additionally, she made an extra $15,000 to $20,00 on sponsorships.
As previously said, the Brooklyn native struggled to make a life from boxing. She wasn’t making enough money to feed her family, so she had to come up with a solution, which included fighting. So far, it has proven to be a profitable venture.
In 2021, her contract with Bellator ended.
The Brooklyn-Born Earns As A Boxing Trainer
Hardy earns money in her spare time in addition to her earnings as a two-combat sports competitor. She works as a personal boxing trainer at Brooklyn’s World Famous Gleason’s Gym. Her clients there include celebrities and business executives.
While training and working, she makes use of the chance to sell tickets and promote her fights on the streets. She throws neighborhood parties to sell tickets and works bartending at a couple of local joints to publicize her fights. When she goes to her fights, she brings dozens of T-Shirts with her.
Heather Hardy Is A Divorcee And A Single Mother
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Hardy is a divorcee at the moment. She was previously married to her high school sweetheart. The couple married in 2004 but divorced six years later due to irreconcilable differences. He allegedly fled with their meager savings, leaving her and her daughter, Annie, who was born in 2007, with nothing.
She had to take on the responsibility of raising Annie on her own since then. This explains why she had to work multiple jobs and even compete in two combat sports.
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