Post by ephephetf on Feb 15, 2013 22:38:30 GMT -10
The World's 100 Highest-Paid Athletes
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#1 Floyd Mayweather
Total earnings: $85 million
Salary/winnings: $85 million
Endorsements: $0
“Money” Mayweather is the world’s highest-paid athlete, thanks to mega paydays for fights against Victor Ortiz ($40 million) and Miguel Cotto ($45 million). He has been a part of the four biggest non-heavyweight pay-per-view events in boxing's history. Mayweather maximizes his earnings by also acting as his own fight promoter through his company Mayweather Promotions.
www.forbes.com/pictures/mli45igdi/1-floyd-mayweather/?utm_source=sports.yahoo.com&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=mj%2Bmakes%2Bmillions&partner=yahoosports
#1 Floyd Mayweather
Total earnings: $85 million
Salary/winnings: $85 million
Endorsements: $0
“Money” Mayweather is the world’s highest-paid athlete, thanks to mega paydays for fights against Victor Ortiz ($40 million) and Miguel Cotto ($45 million). He has been a part of the four biggest non-heavyweight pay-per-view events in boxing's history. Mayweather maximizes his earnings by also acting as his own fight promoter through his company Mayweather Promotions.