Floyd Mayweather Might Make 180 Million Fighting Manny Pacquiao

When the fight was first announced, we learned that Floyd and Manny would split all profits generated by the contest 60/40, with Floyd getting the 60. At the time, most analysts predicted that the fight would generate around $300 million in revenue. Of that $300 million, $50 million would go towards expenses, leaving Floyd and Manny with $150 million and $100 million, respectively. On the conservative end, most people agreed that Floyd would walk away with $120 million, and Manny would get $80 million. These are all very large sums of money. But perhaps not large enough! Earlier today, Manny’s promoter revealed that Floyd’s payday might actually be closer to $180 million! For one night’s work! Win, lose or draw! To give you some perspective on just how insane that is, consider the fact that Derek Jeter’s final contract with the Yankees paid him $189 million over 10 years! Only 13 athletes in the history of sports have earned more from one contract than Floyd will likely take home on the evening of May 2nd. If the $180 million number proves to be accurate, and it could go higher at any point, after taxes Floyd will be left with around $90 million. His career earnings will be approximately $520 million. His net worth will be approximately $390 million. Not bad for one night of work!