Israel Adesanya is one of the biggest UFC stars on the planet. Owing to a massively successful career, with numerous records and accolades sprinkled across his resume, Adesanya has one of the biggest followings in the sport. Over the years, Israel has built his legacy, not just inside the Octagon, but also outside it.
Previously, ‘The Last Stylebender’ arrived at the UFC in 2018. After a flurry of impressive performances over some of the biggest names in his division, Adesanya first laid claim to the undisputed middleweight title in 2019. Thereafter, he would go on to seal his legacy making 5 defences of the title before losing it to Alex Pereira at UFC 281.
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However, he was able to make history and become a two-time middleweight champion when he beat Pereira in the rematch at UFC 287. Despite the title changing hands since then, Adesanya remains one of the biggest names, not just in his division but in all of UFC. Leading a flashy lifestyle in and out of the Octagon, Israel has always had the ‘it’ factor, the markings of a superstar.
How has Israel Adesanya’s father helped to grow the fighter’s net worth and investments?
For the most part, many will be aware of the massive wealth that Israel Adesanya has accumulated over the years. According to sources, Adesanya’s net worth sits at $7-10 million in 2024. However, it must be noted that a lot of the fighter’s earnings have come from sponsorships and his own ventures.
Notably, in a recent video, Israel finally revealed more about his real estate business. Having hinted about it in the past, we finally got a glimpse of the project that he had been working on. Interestingly, it must be noted that the project was done under the guidance of his father, Oluwafemi Adesanya.
Speaking about the massive venture, the UFC fighter’s father stated:
“After fighting, Israel needs to have something solid as investment. So, we decided that we were gonna go for property development, and with me there as a father, he’s got no better person to look after him than myself. A good boy that he is, and trusted me with my decisions and here we are”.
Showcasing what was a group of houses at Adesanya Close, Oluwafemi proudly displayed the completion of their project. Additionally, the Adesanya family also hosted a large housewarming gathering for all the new homeowners and the builders that made the project come to life. All things considered, Israel Adesanya will be well set for his retirement with this and other future projects.
What do we know about Israel Adesanya’s father?
For the most part, we know that Israel Adesanya is very close and affectionate toward his father. In the past, we have gotten to know about how Oluwafemi Adesanya, an accountant, his wife Taiwo a nurse, and the rest of Israel’s four siblings. Despite a tough life in Nigeria, Oluwafemi sought to provide his family with the best life possible.
Over the years, Izzy has often commended his father’s financial acumen and admitted to regretting not listening to his advice at times. In an episode of Hot Ones with Sean Evans, the 34-year-old revealed how his father was always a sound and wise man:
“Eventually, when I got into the UFC, I was like, ‘Every time I don’t listen to this man about money, I end up going broke. I should probably listen to this man.’ I listen to my gut as well.” Further, Adesanya added, “Yeah, I listen to him when it comes to money because he knows how money works.”
Naturally, Israel owes a lot of his success to the hard work and support of his father. As a gesture of his appreciation for his old man, Adesanya previously bought his father a Bentley Continental GT, something that his father had long admired and wished for. As such, the father-son duo has done well to set themselves up for the future and reap the benefits of their work over the years.
