Born in Michigan, established in Atlanta, and fought his way to be the face of boxing before his retirement as an undefeated champion in a unique way with enough paparazzi to follow.
Floyd Mayweather might have been a retired force in the circus of the boxing field, but the capacity of the undefeated champion to make the headlines cannot be overemphasized or oversimplified as the Michigan-born fighter keeps getting high returns on everything he touches.
Floyd Mayweather Jr life and career
Today, the soon-to-be 46-year-old serial winner might be an epitome of celebration, but it was a career carved out from a magnificent gamble that paid off with special consideration to his capacity as a roguish fighter and a brazen bettor that usher his limelight to a whole new level with an absolute odds to fight
The 45-year-old might have knocked off fellow newcomer Roberto Apodaca in Round 2 of his first professional career match in an enticing manner at the super featherweight challenge in 1996, but it was after he bought off his contract with $750 thousand in 2006 that the Michigan born fighter began to establish himself among the top gun in the ring
More so, Floyd Mayweather Jr might have successfully gambled his way to the top but his affinity to gambling is more than his career as the undefeated champion is often regarded by many as of the cool bettors in recent times as he often sees celebrating his winning ticket mostly on Instagram. Beyond his boxing career, Floyd Mayweather is making additional income with some of the best online sportsbooks in California with boosted odds and bonuses that are hard to come by in some other online bookies
However, the beauty of Floyd Maweather Jr source of wealth is beyond his gambling nuance, but a craft and orthodox panache to earn the cash in a more lucrative, yet conservative way to become one of the rich athletes in the world
The billionaire fighter may have started humbly when he was born to the family of Mr and Mrs Joy Sinclair on February 24, 1977, in a remote area of Michigan, Grand Rapids in a family filled with boxers, with his father being a welterweight fighter, his uncles and many other family members to mention few.
But the born fighter was able to determine the flow of his early when he realize that he was going to be a professional boxer at the age of 3 years when he confessed to the fact that it was his grandmother that saw his potential early as he was advised by his grandmother not to seek any other profession or any other job except boxing
His early life was filled with one throe or the other from a mother addicted to drugs, an aunt that died due to AIDS, or his father who showed nothing but gym love to shape the attention of the young Mayweather Jr to the thing that could give him joy and that was boxing and through it, he conquered the world with his hand using his head to set his path
Though his early life might have shaped his direction, his professional career did not take a proper trajectory until he took charge of his life, becoming the boss of himself, while buying out his contract and through it, he became the centre of attraction, bridging the essence of paparazzi, entertainment and athletes into boxing, which has been missing for a long time in the industry.
He might not have stepped into the realm of the heavyweight cadre in the boxing industry, but none of the heavyweight boxers could command the cash flow that the Michigan-born fighter set during his hay days in the industry. In fact, from the pulpit of over 300 million made from fighting with Conor McGregor, or over $200 million fighting with Manny Pacquiao, and many others.
However, being the number one pound-for-pound fighter in the industry is a legend that would go a long way, even for a long time after he has retired, after defeating the likes of Oscar De La Hoya, David Haye, Manny Pacquiao, Conor McGregor, Ricky Hatton, Juan Manuel Marquez, and many others without a single defeat is a testament to his legend as one of the greatest fighters in the rich history of the game.
Moreover, from the dawn of survival, the brim of legend, and to the cap of making money, Floyd Mayweather Jr is an affluent fighter that ensures that his life is set for life, with a series of investments that ensure that his cash flow never dry, despite his roguish gambling addiction.
Floyd Mayweather Jr net worth
The celebrated serial winner is not just a winner in the ring, but a winner in the bank with multiple sources of income and investments. But the current net worth of the American retired boxer is touted to be around $450 million. Mayweather Jr is not just a name but a brand that stands for many things
Career earning
The total earned by Mayweather Jr is rumoured to be over $1 billion from 50 bouts without a loss in his professional. Though his amateur career fashioned only six losses in over 80 bouts, the Michigan-born fighter surely earn more than anyone could imagine.
Endorsement
The American fighter might have earned a lot in his series of fights but one of the areas in that the Michigan-born fighter could command enough respect is in his affinity towards endorsements. But he rather accrued a few endorsements during his fight with Manny Pacquiao which amount to $3 million from Hublot, Burger King, and FanDuel
Investments
Making millions in the rings is not what Floyd Mayweather Jr is all about, as the born winner also owns some other companies, ranging from a promotional company (Mayweather promotion), apparel company (TMT), real estate, NASCAR, a clothing line, and marijuana dispensaries, among many others
House and properties
Floyd Mayweather Jr owns a series of properties all over the States from condos to mansions and some other exotic cars. It's however not a surprise that Mayweather has an extravagant lifestyle. His two major mansions worth $25.5 million in Beverly Hills and $10 million in Las Vegas are one of the most talked about properties. More so, his other mansion in Los Angeles has a wine cellar, a cinema, and a candy shop to fulfil his amusement and entertainment.