With Latest Win, Mayweather Enters Rare Territory

With Latest Win, Mayweather Enters Rare Territory
Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. (L) and UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor face off during a news conference at the KA Theatre at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on Aug. 23, 2017. The two will meet in a super welterweight boxing match at T-Mobile Arena on Aug. 26 in Las Vegas. Ethan Miller/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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With his latest win, Floyd Mayweater Jr. may have entered rare territory: the billionaire athletes club.

In his career, the 40-year-old boxer has made some $700 million in fight purses, which include money from pay-per-view and ticket sales as well as endorsements.

There has been speculation that he will make $300 million for his fight against UFC star Conor McGregor after pay-per-view and ticket sales. He was guaranteed $100 million to show up, according to a recent MMA Fighting report.

Floyd Mayweather Jr., (L) beat Manny Pacquiao in one of the most anticipated boxing bouts ever. Could there be a rematch? (John Gurzinski/AFP/Getty Images)
Floyd Mayweather Jr., (L) beat Manny Pacquiao in one of the most anticipated boxing bouts ever. Could there be a rematch? John Gurzinski/AFP/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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