Where the money comes from
| Career earnings | $700 million when he retired in 2015, before the McGregor fight (Forbes, 2016) Forbes |
| Biggest payday | $240 million for the 2015 Manny Pacquiao fight, which grossed more than $600 million (Forbes) Forbes |
| Business | Mayweather Promotions, set up in 2007 after a $750,000 buyout of his Top Rank contract (Forbes) Forbes |
Floyd Mayweather is one of the best defensive boxers who ever lived and one of the highest-earning athletes in history. He won an Olympic bronze medal in 1996, turned professional the same year and won world titles in five weight classes. He retired with a perfect 50-0 record after beating Conor McGregor in 2017.
In December 2016, Forbes estimated his net worth at $340 million and ranked him No. 34 on its list of the 40 Richest Entrepreneurs Under 40, tied with Jessica Alba. It was the first time he made that list.
Money Mayweather
Mayweather's fortune was built on pay-per-view. Forbes counted 12 straight fights that paid him at least $25 million each after his 2007 win over Oscar De La Hoya, a bout that drew 2.5 million pay-per-view buys, a record at the time. His richest night came in May 2015 against Manny Pacquiao: the fight grossed more than $600 million and Forbes put his share at $240 million.
A key business move came first. In 2006 he paid $750,000 to get out of his promotional contract with Top Rank, and in 2007 he set up Mayweather Promotions, which let him keep both the fighter's purse and the promoter's share. Forbes put his career earnings at $700 million when he retired in 2015.
Spending and what came after
Forbes noted that Mayweather spent tens of millions of dollars on luxury cars, including a $4.8 million Koenigsegg, but also built up property in Miami, New York, Los Angeles and Nevada.
His 2016 net worth estimate came before his 2017 comeback fight against Conor McGregor, which earned him far more money, and before a run of exhibition bouts. Forbes has not published a newer net worth figure for him that we could find, so the headline on this page stays at $340 million from December 2016. Treat it as a dated snapshot rather than his wealth today, and note that earnings are not the same as wealth after taxes and spending.
Career and money timeline
- 1996
Wins an Olympic bronze medal in Atlanta and turns professional.
- 2007
Beats Oscar De La Hoya in a fight that sets a pay-per-view record and starts Mayweather Promotions.
- 2015
Beats Manny Pacquiao and takes home $240 million (Forbes), then retires at 49-0 after beating Andre Berto.
- 2016
Forbes puts his net worth at $340 million, No. 34 on its 40 Richest Entrepreneurs Under 40.
- 2017
Comes out of retirement to beat Conor McGregor and finish his pro career 50-0.
Floyd Mayweather net worth FAQ
What is Floyd Mayweather's net worth?
Forbes estimated in December 19, 2016 that Floyd Mayweather is worth $340 million. That is the most recent published estimate from Forbes that we could find; we do not update it ourselves.
Where do these numbers come from?
The net worth figure is Forbes' own published estimate, linked with its date at the top of the page. Every figure on this page is linked to its source below.
How much did Floyd Mayweather make from the Pacquiao fight?
Forbes put his share at $240 million. The May 2015 fight grossed more than $600 million, with a record 4.6 million pay-per-view buys and a $73 million gate.
Sources
- Forbes, Floyd Mayweather's Net Worth: $340 Million In 2016 (December 19, 2016)
- Forbes, America's Richest Entrepreneurs Under 40, 2016 (December 12, 2016)
- Background facts: Wikipedia, Floyd Mayweather Jr. (accessed October 22, 2026). Used for career facts only, never for money figures.
Photo: DEWALT POWER TOOLS FIGHT NIGHT CLUB 2010, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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