[SBR Lou]

Full article: Credit Forbes, Yahoo

There’s a reason they call boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. “Money.” He fought twice during the past 12 months, knocking out Victor Ortiz in September and winning a unanimous decision in May against Miguel Cotto. He spent less than one hour in the ring to dispatch his two foes.

His combined payday for the bouts: $85 million.

That helped make Mayweather the world’s highest-paid athlete over the past year, unseating Tiger Woods, who has been the top-earner since 2001. Woods ranks third this year with earnings of $59.4 million.

Mayweather maximizes his earnings by also acting as his own fight promoter through his company Mayweather Promotions. He collects all of the revenue from tickets, pay-per-view and sponsorships and covers the costs, including the purse for his opponent. His take home per fight is typically at least 50% higher than what his rival Manny Pacquiao earns.

[Imsmarterthanu]

and all that money means shit when you're in jail just ask Wesley Snipes

[onlooker]

Money May.

[SBR Lou]

and all that money means shit when you're in jail just ask Wesley Snipes

50/50 with a guy who earns 50% more on average and whose never lost, vs a fighter who has lost 4 times? And if you throw out the Bradley loss, then add in the two losses against Marquez and a flipping draw. =)

[Imsmarterthanu]

^different styles different matchups

[SBR Lou]

^different styles different matchups

And a different record, 0 losses vs 4 and 2 draws.