It's a given that Floyd Mayweather makes a lot of money but when compared to companies, the amount may shock you.
Mayweather's fight with Manny Pacquiao is being deemed as the biggest ever. Whether that's true or not is up for debate. The sum, however, is another story. There's no denying that both fighters set to profit generously from this bout, but Mayweather especially.
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There are multiple reports of what the fighter will receive, but it's been estimated between $150-200 million. When you exceed $100 million, who's really counting at that point?
Mayweather's earning for one night of fighting will bring in more than many well-known companies do annually. Cheesecake Factory, Time Inc., and Buffalo Wild Wings are just some of the companies wishing they could make that Mayweather money.
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This is not to discredit months of hard work Mayweather is putting into the fight, but his earning for one night are mind-boggling. It's pretty hard to wrap your head around the fact that Mayweather will make more than New York staple, Madison Square Garden.
They don't call him "Money Mayweather" for nothing.