Floyd Mayweather is a legend in the boxing world, and fans are always eager to see him in action. His professional career is something most can only dream of, and he is truly a living legend. While many boxers like Mike Tyson and Manny Pacquiao have solidified their legacies, ‘TBE’ remains a relevant figure in the sport, with fans clamoring to watch him in exhibition bouts. Mayweather has achieved incredible success, surpassing what most could ever imagine, gaining both fame and fortune. Moreover, he never hesitates to flaunt his wealth.
Throughout his professional boxing career, he faced some of the world’s best competition, including Manny Pacquiao, Victor Ortiz, Conor McGregor, and more. Since beginning his professional journey in 1996, he has never lost a single professional boxing match. He retired undefeated, with 15 major world championships to his name, ranging from super featherweight to light middleweight.
Mayweather announced his retirement after a 10-round bout against McGregor at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, in August 2017—a heartbreaking moment for fans. However, ‘TBE’ continued to generate huge interest, setting records for PPV sales. After retiring, Mayweather transitioned to exhibition boxing to entertain his fans, dominating in this new format just as he did in his professional career.
Floyd Mayweather’s Earnings In Exhibition Boxing
Mayweather’s major earnings initially came from his professional boxing career. However, even after retiring, his income hasn’t been significantly affected. When he faced Tenshin Nasukawa in his first-ever exhibition fight, Mayweather reportedly made $9 million. Following that, he was challenged by YouTuber Logan Paul in what became Mayweather’s biggest exhibition fight to date.
In that fight, Mayweather was guaranteed a $10 million base salary and 50% of the pay-per-view (PPV) shares, ultimately boasting that he made $100 million. Against Don Moore, he earned 80% of the PPV sales, with the total estimated to be between $50-60 million. He even claimed to have earned $1 million just for attending the introductory press conference for that bout.
Mayweather consistently earns a base salary of $10 million, along with a substantial share of the PPV sales. According to Sporty Salaries, for his upcoming fight against John Gotti III, his base salary is set at $10 million, and he will receive 80% of the PPV sales, potentially boosting his earnings to $30 million if PPV buys exceed 800,000. In contrast, Gotti III will earn a $1 million base salary and 20% of the PPV sales, which could raise his earnings to $2 million if the PPV hits 800,000. Even in retirement, “Money” continues to skillfully increase his net worth.
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What Is Floyd Mayweather’s Net Worth?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Mayweather’s net worth is estimated to be around $400 million. However, throughout his professional boxing career, he has accumulated around $1.2 billion in earnings, making him the highest-earning fighter in boxing history. Mayweather Jr. is among the highest-paid athletes globally, with a significant portion of his wealth derived from his lucrative boxing matches.
‘TBE’ earned approximately $250 million for his fight against Manny Pacquiao, which he won by unanimous decision. His crossover fight against Conor McGregor remains one of the most hyped bouts ever. The intense trash-talking and heated exchanges during the press conferences generated substantial interest, leading to enormous pay-per-view sales.
The fight produced 4.3 million domestic pay-per-view buys, and Mayweather earned nearly $300 million. He won the fight by technical knockout (TKO) in the 10th round. Despite this victory, it was Mayweather’s final professional bout, and he later transitioned to exhibition boxing.
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When Will Floyd Mayweather Fight Next?
Mayweather’s last fight was an exhibition match against John Gotti III, which could not continue past the 6th round. During the bout, an unexpected brawl broke out in the 6th round, with members of both teams entering the ring, leading to the fight being declared a no-contest. This incident was one of the biggest brawls in combat sports since the Conor McGregor vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov fight.
This weekend, on August 24th, Mayweather is scheduled to face Gotti III again, generating excitement as fans look forward to seeing the legendary boxer back in the ring for another exhibition bout. The event is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. ET / 12:30 a.m. in the UK, with the main event expected to start at 11:06 p.m. ET / 4:06 a.m. UK time. Whether the 47-year-old legend can secure a win against Gotti III remains to be seen.
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