Charlie Zelenoff is a Russian-American YouTube personality born in 1989 in Los Angeles, California. Although of Russian descent, Zelenoff was raised in the United States and became known primarily through his online boxing-related content.
Adopting the nickname "Z-Money," Zelenoff began his unusual boxing career by posting satirical and often controversial boxing videos on his YouTube channel. Despite routinely losing his bouts or demonstrating limited boxing skill, his eccentric behavior and self-proclaimed titles attracted a significant online following. His videos have garnered millions of views, fueled by both curiosity and critical attention.
Zelenoff frequently refers to himself as the "greatest boxer of all time," although this claim is widely dismissed by the broader boxing community. He has declared himself the "UBF World Champion" and carries a belt to support this unverified title. The "UBF" is not recognized by any of boxing's major sanctioning bodies, and his championship claim is generally regarded as a fabrication created for entertainment or self-promotion.
One element that has fueled Zelenoff’s notoriety is his tendency to seek out sparring sessions with both amateur and professional fighters. These interactions are often unorthodox and have drawn criticism for being poorly matched or conducted without clear consent. In several instances, Zelenoff has been overpowered during these sparring sessions but later exaggerates his performance online.
| Net Worth 2020: | 200 million |
| Net Worth 2021: | 200 thousand |
