Michael Jordan’s Boat Nets $400,000 Second-Place Prize With 71-Pound Catch at White Marlin Open
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Basketball legend Michael Jordan added another accolade to his résumé—this time on the water—after his boat secured the $400,000 second-place payout at the prestigious White Marlin Open with a 71-pound fish.
The hefty white marlin earned the runner-up spot in the tournament’s standings, delivering a six-figure prize for Jordan’s crew. The event, widely regarded as one of sportfishing’s premier competitions, awards cash prizes based on the weight of qualifying catches.
While the top-prize winner was not immediately disclosed, Jordan’s vessel was the only entry credited with landing a 71-pound marlin, enough to lock in the tournament’s second-largest payout for 2025.
The White Marlin Open, staged annually during early August, brings together anglers vying for some of the richest purses in offshore fishing. Jordan’s showing marks another high-profile appearance for the NBA Hall of Famer in the sportfishing arena.
Source: New York Post
