What is Henry Cejudo's Net Worth?
Henry Cejudo, an American mixed martial artist, has a net worth of $2 million. Born in Los Angeles, California in February 1987 to Mexican immigrants, Henry has established himself as a notable figure in both freestyle wrestling and MMA.
Early Life
Henry's father, Jorge Cejudo, exhibited violent behavior, spending time in prison after threatening his family and later being deported to Mexico. Inspired by his brother's wrestling achievements, Henry embarked on his journey out of poverty through the sport.
Career
Wrestling Achievements
Henry's wrestling prowess was evident early on; he won the state title all four years in high school with an unparalleled record of 150-0. At just 21, he became the youngest American to win an Olympic Gold medal in wrestling at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Transition to MMA
In 2013, Henry announced his transition to MMA, generating significant excitement given his impressive wrestling background. Just two months after starting his MMA training, he defeated Michael Poe in his debut at the World Fighting Federation in Arizona. With a 6-0 record as a bantamweight, he attracted the attention of Dana White, who subsequently signed him to the UFC.
UFC Rise
Henry made his UFC debut in December 2014, defeating Dustin Kimura by unanimous decision. He continued to claim victories, leading to a title shot against Demetrious Johnson in April 2016, though he lost in the first round. Henry earned $90,000 for this fight.
Championship Success
Despite the setback, Henry achieved redemption by becoming a coach on The Ultimate Fighter 24, eventually winning against Johnson in August 2016 to clinch the Flyweight title. This victory made him the first Olympic Gold medalist to hold a UFC title and earned him $280,000. Henry continued his success by defeating Marion Moraes for the Bantamweight title, earning $440,000 and becoming the fourth UFC fighter to hold titles in two weight classes simultaneously.
Retirement
Henry announced his retirement after defeating Dominick Cruz on May 9, 2020, retaining his title while focusing solely on the Bantamweight division. He retires as a double champion.
MMA Earnings
Throughout his MMA career, Henry earned over $3 million from salary, sponsorships, performance bonuses, and pay-per-view shares. His highest-paid fight was against Dominick Cruz, where he earned $1.2 million. Despite these earnings, his net worth stands at $2 million after taxes and expenses.
