Inside the ring, Floyd Mayweather was a technical wizard. Outside of it, he is an influential businessman.
Making his pro debut in 1996, Mayweather won gold in five weight classes and retired undefeated at 50-0. Mayweather ran boxing like a business and successfully profited from it.
“Money” now competes in exhibition bouts. He has faced Tenshin Nasukawa, influencer Logan Paul, Don Moore, MMA fighter Mikuru Asakura, YouTuber Deji, and MMA fighter/Geordie Shore alum Aaron Chalmers.
Mayweather's last fight was against John Gotti III, grandson of notorious gangster John Gotti. The sixth-round stoppage was premature, resulting in Gotti going after Mayweather and a melee between both teams. Now, the two compete in a rematch in Mexico City on August 24.
One of the richest athletes in the world, Mayweather sees exhibition bouts as opportunities to enhance the size of his wallet.
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“A lot of time people say, ‘Oh, Floyd have to do exhibitions,’ Mayweather said via Boxing Scene. “My philosophy is never stop getting it [money]. Currency over legacy. Currency over legacy. Believe me, if I don’t ever do another exhibition in my life, I can live a great life.”
The Sporting News looks into how Mayweather has accumulated his fortune and where he stands among the wealthiest and most influential athletes in the world.
Floyd Mayweather’s net worth: How much does Floyd Mayweather make?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Mayweather is worth around $400 million. His career earnings in and out of boxing have totaled approximately $1.1 billion.
Mayweather has an investment portfolio of over $100 million. That includes real estate and his own businesses outside of boxing.
Comparing Mayweather to other boxing greats, Mike Tyson has a net worth of $10 million. Sugar Ray Leonard's net worth is $120 million, while George Foreman's net worth is $300 million. Meanwhile, Jake and Logan Paul's combined net worth is about $230 million.
Floyd Mayweather’s career earnings
In the late 2010s, Mayweather was known to have an industry-leading purse. All purses include pay-per-view shares.
Against Miguel Cotto in 2012, Mayweather made approximately $45 million per The Sports Daily. Against Canelo Alvarez, he made about $73 million. His disclosed paycheck against Conor McGregor was $100 million.
However, per the Bleacher Report, Mayweather's biggest guarantee was $180 million for the long-awaited superfight with Manny Pacquiao in 2015. This is the highest purse ever made by a prizefighter and it rocketed to $300 million following the record-breaking pay-per-view upside.
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In his exhibition bout against Logan Paul, Mayweather was guaranteed $10 million in base salary and 50% pay-per-view shares. Mayweather bragged that he made $100 million.
When he faced Tenshin Nasukawa, Mayweather reportedly made $9 million. Against Don Moore, Mayweather earned 80% from PPV sales. The estimated total is about $50-60 million.
Per The Mirror, Mayweather stated he made around $15-$20 million for his exhibition against Mikuru Asakura. Insider reported that Mayweather may have made around $25-$30 million for the bout against Deji.
Floyd Mayweather vs. John Gotti III 2 fight purse: How much will Floyd Mayweather make?
As of now, it is unknown how much Mayweather or Gotti will make for this rematch.
Inside Sport reported that Mayweather made about $25 from the first fight, which aired on Zeus Network for $15.99.
The rematch, which will air on DAZN, costs fans in the U.S. $49.99.
Floyd Mayweather’s endorsements
Mayweather rarely provides opportunities for endorsements. In an interview with Fortune, it was explained that Mayweather’s baseline demand for an endorsement opportunity is about $1 million.
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He signed a deal with watch company Hublot and has endorsed Burger King. Mayweather is also known for wearing Cagau jewelry and promoting his own boxing company, TMT Promotions.
Floyd Mayweather’s social media influence
Floyd Mayweather is one of the most followed athletes in the world, even while retired.
- Facebook: 15 million
- Instagram: 7.5 million
- Twitter/X: 30.2 million
Floyd Mayweather’s charities
Per Essentially Sports, Mayweather has been involved with charities like the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Cure Duchenne, and the Ryan Seacrest Foundation.
He also set up the Floyd Mayweather Jr. Foundation. The foundation "empowers community alliances, impacts youth leadership, promotes health and wellness, and strengthens family foundations through community development, entrepreneurialism, and education resulting in a wholesome community."
