Floyds biggest purse no other boxer ever earned

• Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor fight in August 2017 is Floyds biggest purse
• Mayweather has a reputation for picking fights and exhibition matches with big names
• His biggest fight was at T-Mobile Arena

Flamboyancy is a popular adjective used to describe former American boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. But what’s Floyds biggest purse that he ever bagged in his career?  The Michigan native has a knack for flaunting his wealth over the years and it leaves questions of how much he is worth.

Despite reports that he was recently held in a Dubai Jail over debt, he has an estimated net worth of $400 million. What kind of debt he owed is a different story only known to him. Historically, Mayweather has a reputation for picking fights and exhibition matches with big names in boxing. They came with a heavy bag and this is how he acquired his wealth.

WHAT IS FLOYDS BIGGEST PURSE?

Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor fight in August 2017 is Floyds biggest purse with $300 million payout. Dubbed “The Money Fight,” Mayweather solidified his legacy as a boxer in the T-Mobile Arena by way of technical knockout (TKO) in the 10^th round against McGregor. Claimed to be the biggest battle in combat sports history, the fight lived up to the expectations. It attracted an unprecedented number of spectators and earned a huge sum of money for both competitors.

Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor. Photo/YouTube

The UFC Lightweight Champion, McGregor, came into the ring full of confidence. His unconventional mixed martial arts style standing in sharp contrast to Mayweather’s methodical accuracy. In the opening rounds, the Irishman stunned a lot of people by landing punches and displaying unexpected resiliency. But Mayweather didn’t give up and unleashed his signature defensive strategy to wear down his opponent.

McGregor’s fast-paced style started to wear thin as the bout went on. Mayweather made the most of his opportunity, dissecting his opponent with quick jabs and counterpunches. McGregor was clearly worn out by the 10^th round, and his blows had lost their bite. Feeling the end was in sight, Mayweather launched an unrelenting assault that compelled the referee to intervene and end the fight.

With this victory, Mayweather surpassed the great Rocky Marciano and increased his flawless 50-0 record. Even though McGregor lost, he fought well.  The fight according to TalkSport earned at least $600 million. The majority of The Money Fight’s earnings were, naturally, derived from US pay-per-view sales.

Buys for Mayweather vs. McGregor totaled 4.3 million for the big fight at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Gate income from ticket sales brought in $55 million. According to the Nevada State Athletic Commission, Mayweather had a $100 million guaranteed purse, while McGregor had a $30 million guarantee. In a twist of luck, pay-per-view earnings raked in more money.

Floyds biggest purse came at $300 million from the bout, while McGregor took home about $100 million. Additionally, the WBC gave the American boxer the most precious boxing belt ever produced as a pleasant bonus.

WHAT IS FLOYD MAYWEATHER’S BIGGEST PURSE?

Floyd Mayweather Jr VS Manny Pacquiao; Who Is The Boxing King?

The $300 million ‘Money Fight’ is Floyds biggest purse to date but he had several other big fights that earned him good money. Here is another fight that had a huge payout for Mayweather.

Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao ($250 million)

It is famous as the fight of the century between two boxing favourites at the time. Manny Pacquiao had a chance to face off with Mayweather in May 2015 after years of planning the fight. Pacquiao was quick with his punches and he proved to be a worthwhile opponent for Mayweather. HBO and Showtime, reported that an estimated 4.4 million people watched the bout for a record-breaking $89.95 to $99.95 bringing in over $400 million in domestic income.

The boxing world anticipated for a rematch just a few months after their initial fight. But talks about did not follow through. Still, the first fight made a lasting impression, as Mayweather added to Pacquiao’s already enormous wealth.

WHO IS THE HIGHEST PAID BOXER IN HISTORY?

The boxer with the biggest income from the sport is Mayweather. His entire career earnings is approximately $1.41 billion. This figure accounts for pay-per-view (PPV) share, endorsement revenue, and revenue from fights.