SUMMARY
- Floyd Mayweather's fight with Conor McGregor earned him $280 million.
- Some of the notable payouts for Mayweather are his fights with Miguel Cotto, Canelo Alvarez, and Manny Pacquiao.
The name Floyd Mayweather does not need any introduction. The undefeated boxer is considered by many to be the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world. The fame of Floyd is not only limited to his prowess and achievements in the ring but also to the humongous riches that the boxer has accumulated both as a boxer and as a promoter.
The sportsman had been a money spinner during the heyday of his career, and as per recent reports, his wealth has continued even after his retirement. Floyd Mayweather’s fight with the UFC legend Conor McGregor earned him $280 million. ‘Money’ has justified his nickname time and again, as the netizens have witnessed his lavish lifestyle more often than not.
The fighter flashes his possessions of gold and diamond jewelry and is reported to have 100 cars worth more than $40 million. The habit of Floyd’s extravagant spending does not end here; ‘Money’ owns ‘The Billionaire Watch’ worth $18 million and a hat made of diamonds worth $300,000.
Previously, in his meeting with the press, the fighter claimed that he was a billionaire. This statement has given rise to speculation among experts about the authenticity of the claim made by the legendary fighter.
Floyd Mayweather’s earnings throughout his career
Throughout his career, the boxer has had a great run when it comes to earning money. Some of the notable payouts for Mayweather are his fights with Miguel Cotto, Canelo Alvarez, and Manny Pacquiao.
Floyd earned a staggering $45 million during his fight with Miguel Cotto. The boxer pocketed a stupendous amount of $73 million in his face-off with Canelo Alvarez. Moreover, the fight with Manny Pacquiao earned him a staggering $250 million.
Even after retirement, the fighter is still high on cash. Being a social influencer, Floyd Mayweather has about 15 million followers on Facebook and 29.2 million followers on Instagram. Besides this, the brand endorsements and promotions add a never-ending cash flow to his already overflowing wealth.
The luxurious 11-bedroom mansion in Las Vegas and the enticing $25.5 million mansion in Beverly Hills are testaments to his incredible wealth.
Mayweather’s actual net worth
Floyd Mayweather is one of the wealthiest athletes in the world. The approved estimates of the wealth of the boxer are jaw-dropping, but they do not come even close to the approved estimates. According to several reports, the fighter’s net worth was $450 million in 2023, but his net worth in 2024 is not yet disclosed.
This is what I’ve been hearing for 23 years… “All Mayweather does is brag about his cars, his jewelry, his mansions, his ladies, his clothes and his money “. And this is what Mayweather says back… https://t.co/5RY2bHWDHk pic.twitter.com/qoH43Xs3jP
— Floyd Mayweather (@FloydMayweather) July 4, 2019
The boxer topped the list of Forbes richest athletes in 2018 with an earnings of $285 million. Needless to say, the boxing legend is one of the richest sportspeople alive. But it might be a bit too early to declare him a billionaire.