Inside the ring, Floyd Mayweather Jr. was arguably the greatest technical boxer of all-time. Outside of it, he’s one of the richest athletes in the history of sports.
The man they call “Money” has amassed a fortune through victory, as he finished his professional career a perfect 50-0. He’s also made lucrative investments after his fighting days into various business ventures. With very few endorsement deals, Mayweather has made his cash in a way unlike anyone else.
Here’s a closer look at Mayweather’s net worth, career earnings, and sponsorship deals.
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. net worth
Mayweather has an estimated net worth of $400 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. He’s the richest boxer of all time, surpassing the legendary George Foreman by roughly $100 million.
Mayweather has made most of his money by winning highly promoted fights throughout his career. He has a perfect 50-0 record, giving him the most wins for an undefeated boxer in history. “Money” has also made plenty more through his various business ventures.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. career earnings
In total, Mayweather has roughly $1.1 billion in career earnings, making him the fifth highest-paid athlete of all time and one of just 11 athletes whose career earnings (not-adjusted for inflation) have surpassed $1 billion.
Mayweather owns three of the top-five largest payouts for a boxing match in history. Here are his biggest paydays throughout his 21-year professional career
Biggest fight paydays
- Date: Aug. 26, 2017
- Opponent: Conor McGregor
- Payout: $275 million
Mayweather’s most recent fight, an exhibition against Conor McGregor at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, earned him the largest payout of his career. He came out of retirement and won the match against the converted UFC fighter in the 10th round via TKO, taking home more than a quarter of a billion dollars. Mayweather moved to 50-0 and surpassed $1 billion in career earnings.
- Date: May 2, 2015
- Opponent: Manny Pacquiao
- Payout: $250 million
Mayweather took home his second-largest check after the “Fight of the Century” at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. “Money” and “Pac-Man” went the distance, with the former winning by unanimous decision and earning 60% of the $600 million in total revenue. The 4.6 pay-per-view buys the fight generated were the most in history for a boxing match.
- Date: Sept. 14, 2013
- Opponent: Canelo Alvarez
- Payout: $80 million
Mayweather’s third-largest payday came from a showdown with a 23-year-old rising star at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. The 35-year-old veteran won by a majority decision and took home a then-record payout with pay-per-views included.
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. endorsements
Mayweather is a unicorn in terms of how he’s amassed his wealth as an athlete, as he’s had very few endorsements throughout his career. In an interview with Fortune, he explained that his baseline demand for a sponsorship opportunity is about $1 million.
Mayweather’s had known deals are with Hublot, Burger King, and FanDuel, all of which appeared on his trunks during his mega-fight with Pacquiao. His chosen boxing glove company was Grant, which also sponsored him during his career.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. business ventures
Mayweather has several business ventures and investments that add even more to his net worth.
The biggest revenue driver for “Money” outside of the boxing ring has been Mayweather Promotions, which began in 2006 and now represents some of the world’s biggest fighters. “Money” also owns Mayweather Boxing and Fitness, which has built boxing gyms around the country, and has various real estate holdings.
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. social media following
Even in retirement, Mayweather is one of the most popular athletes in the world on social media. Here’s a look at his following on each of the major platforms.
- Facebook: 15 million
- Instagram: 29.5 million
- Twitter/X: 7.4 million
Floyd Mayweather Jr. charities
Mayweather has reportedly 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 in 2009.
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