Mike Tyson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Dennis Rodman almost broke due to divorce settlement

Athletes all over the world have earned millions of dollars due to their successful sports careers. Along with their athletic earnings, athletes also earn huge sums due to their well-paid endorsements and other businesses. However, there are few athletes who have lost a large portion of their money due to their divorces.

Boxing legend Mike Tyson was the most talked about athlete in the world in the late 1980s. His boxing prowess earned him a lot of fame and added millions of dollars to his bank accounts. At the time, ‘Iron Mike’ was dating American model Robin Givens.

In September 1988, the couple were married. Tyson was a raging wrecking ball inside the squared circle. However, Williams revealed in an ABC interview that she was tortured. Williams described his marriage as, “Torture, pure hell. Worse than anything I could possibly imagine.”

She further added, “There are times when I thought I could handle it and recently I’ve been scared. I mean very, very scared.” Their marriage did not last long and they divorced in 1989. It had caused quite a bit of controversy at the time and the model stated that she was even bullied by Tyson’s fans after their divorce.

Apparently, the exact amount that Tyson lost due to the divorce was not disclosed. But according to Marie Claire, the former heavyweight champion lost about $10 million due to his split from Williams.

Arnold Schwarzenegger lost a large amount of money after his divorce from Maria Shriver

The former governor of California has made a fortune for himself due to his illustrious career. Bodybuilding, acting and his gigantic endorsement deals helped him create his own empire. However, ‘The Terminator’ star lost a lot due to his divorce from Maria Shriver.

Shriver was a journalist and the niece of former US President John F Kennedy. She married Schwarzenneger in 1986. They had a happy married life until 2011 when they divorced after several years of media hype.

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There are no official numbers to prove how much the divorce cost, but according to TMZ, around $400 million was going toward the separation. Even after their separation, they share a good bond and spent time together with their four children – Katherine, Christina, Patrick and Christopher.

Dennis Rodman paid a large portion of his net worth due to his divorce

NBA legend Dennis Rodman is considered one of the best NBA players of all time. His athletic prowess even got him inducted into the Hall of Fame and earned him big paychecks during his prime.

Apparently, the Chicago Bulls player had to pay $500,000 to his ex-wife in child support. In addition, it was revealed that he even owed around $850,000 to his ex-wife, Michelle Rodman.

Other athletes who lost huge sums due to their divorce

Another boxer on the list who lost money due to divorce settlements is former heavyweight Evander Holyfield. The boxer earned a fortune due to his successful career and is worth around $90 million. His marriage to his ex-wife Janice lasted four years and then they divorced. The numbers have been kept confidential, but it is believed that the boxer lost a considerable amount due to the separation.

Moreover, NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has also amassed a staggering net worth due to his athletic career. Interestingly, apart from his NBA career, Shaq has earned a huge sum due to endorsements and investments, all of which have made him worth $400 million. He divorced his wife Shaunie in 2011 and still pays $10,000 a month in alimony. In addition, Shaq pays $10,000 a month to each of his four children.

In addition, golf legend Tiger Woods’ divorce from Elin Nordegren has reportedly cost him around $750 million. Meanwhile, what do you think of these high-profile divorces? Share it in the comments below.