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Floyd Mayweather Shows Off Stacks of Cash and Private Jet, But Fans Aren't Impressed

30 August, 2024 - 8:35AM
Floyd Mayweather Shows Off Stacks of Cash and Private Jet, But Fans Aren't Impressed
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Floyd Mayweather has flaunted his luxury lifestyle again, but fans haven't taken it well. Mayweather is one of the richest athletes to have ever graced the planet, with an approximate net worth of around $450million [£344m] with earnings in excess of $1.1billion [£841m]. Throughout his time in the spotlight, 'TBE' has shown off luxury items, plush properties and even posed with wads of cash which has always received a mixed reception online. And in his latest social media outburst, the 47-year-old has shown fans exactly what material wealth looks like. Firstly, he posted an Instagram story of huge wads of cash, for which what looks like hundreds of thousands of dollars laid out across the floor. Shortly after, he has posed on the runway of an airport for the camera, before zooming in on his custom-made private jet which sat there ready to leave. It was a huge airliner, with silver and gold colouring and the huge letters 'TMT' - The Money Team - printed on the back wing. The jet also had Mayweather written on the side, and he shouted as he turned towards it: "Not bad for a high school dropout."

Fans weren't as impressed as many may have thought, with one writing: "He is really insecure as f***." Another stated the same, writing: "What a clown, the most insecure person I have ever seen." A fan went deeper into the post, adding: "Someone who has to flex is usually self-conscious and feels the need to flex to make themselves feel better in comparison to others. This guy is always flexing and is clearly self-conscious about not being able to read." One wrote: "Blud thinks he's inspirational."

A fan joked: "Will Floyd ever be broke again?" Two fans were more positive, with the first pointing out: "Mayweather’s success is a testament to his drive and skill. Dropping out didn’t stop him from reaching the top. Impressive, as always! A final fan concluded: "The greatest boxer of all time showing what he's earned. Floyd the GOAT." Mayweather had huge paydays including for his exploits against Manny Pacquiao and Oscar De La Hoya. He retired after his final fight in 2017 against Conor McGregor, where he is expected to have earned well in excess of $100m [£76.4m]. The former four-weight champion has since been fighting in lucrative exhibitions since his competitive career ended, earning huge purses for each. His latest comes against John Gotti III in a rematch this weekend in Mexico, where he will headline a stadium event. It will be a sequel with surprisingly high tensions given it is in exhibition format, after a mass brawl broke out following his rival's disqualification at their last event.

Besides his reputation as one of the best boxers to grace the boxing ring, Floyd Mayweather has built a brand on the display of his extravagant lifestyle. The 47-year-old is scheduled to take on John Gotti III in a rematch on August 24, 2024, at Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico. Mayweather often projects an image of success and wealth and has deployed it as a promotional strategy in the lead-up to some fights. In line with that notion, the American boxer recently displayed heaps of cash with the caption, "Tune in to the cash cow this Saturday."

Floyd Mayweather Jr is set to return to the ring this Saturday for a rematch against John Gotti III. The 47-year-old boxing legend, who boasts an unbeaten 50-0 record with victories over big names like Manny Pacquiao, Ricky Hatton, Oscar De La Hoya and Canelo Alvarez, hasn't had a sanctioned fight since his tenth-round TKO of Conor McGregor in 2017. However, he's been active with exhibition matches, defeating YouTubers Logan Paul and Deji Olatunji, as well as Geordie Shore star Aaron Chalmers. His last match was against Gotti III at the FLA Live Arena in Florida last June, which ended controversially due to unsporting behaviour. Both fighters were unhappy with the referee's decision to end the bout, leading to a chaotic scene in the ring. Now, they are set to face off again at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico. As we anticipate this rematch, let's take a closer look at Floyd Mayweather Jr's life, from his wealth to his LA home and impressive car collection.

Floyd "Money" Mayweather certainly lives up to his name, having amassed a colossal sum from his 50 professional fights and seven exhibitions. In his headline-grabbing showdown with Conor McGregor in 2017, it is estimated that Mayweather earned a stunning $300m (£228.7m), while McGregor pocketed approximately $100m (£76.2m). But that eye-watering figure barely scratches the surface of Mayweather's total career earnings. As of 2024, the boxing superstar's net worth is a hefty $400m (£304.9m), according to Celebrity Net Worth. With his career earnings surpassing an astonishing $1.1 billion (£762m), Mayweather joins the elite ranks of athletes like Michael Schumacher, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Tiger Woods, and Michael Jordan, all members of the billionaire sportsmen's club.

Strikingly different from many of his peers, Mayweather had scant endorsements because he could rake in hundreds of millions just stepping into the ring, especially in the latter part of his career - take for instance the staggering $250m (£190m) paycheck from his mega-fight with Manny Pacquiao in 2015. Confirming his status as one of boxing's wealthiest, Mayweather made a jaw-dropping revelation to ESPN in 2011 that he was carrying $2.5 million in a backpack. His response to the bemused query? "Okay, some people like to put their money in their bank - mine was in a backpack. Is it a big difference?"

In addition to his sporting success, the boxer takes pride in an enviable assemblage of luxury vehicles. With his seemingly limitless wealth, Mayweather is known for indulging in the finer things in life. He reportedly splashed out £5.3m at a Gucci store in South Africa and purchased 'The Billionaire', a 280-carat diamond watch designed by Jacob and Co, for a staggering £15m. Despite sporting a bald look most of the time, he even shelled out £815 for a haircut. Unsurprisingly, Mayweather boasts an impressive collection of luxury cars and a £38m Gulfstream G650 private jet for long-distance travel. His car collection includes a fleet of Rolls-Royces worth £3m, four Bugatti Veyrons priced at £1.7m each, a £275,000 Lamborghini Aventador, a £238,000 Ferrari 488, a classic Porsche 911, and the market's priciest model, a Bentley Mulsanne.

In Los Angeles, Mayweather owns another classic Rolls-Royce Phantom, a Phantom Drophead Coupe, a Dawn, a Wraith, and a Cullinan. He also has another Ferrari 488 in Beverly Hills, along with a Mercedes Maybach valued at £172,000. A Mercedes G63 AMG worth £155,000 and a practical TMT (The Money Team) branded Mercedes van round off Mayweather's extensive car collection. Mayweather's £19m Beverly Hills mansion is nothing short of regal. The sprawling estate not only houses his belt collection but also boasts an impressive wine cellar, brimming with exquisite bottles for the ultimate celebration. Mayweather recently shared a glimpse into his luxury lifestyle with a social media snap, lounging in his opulent high-ceilinged living room, with its classy hardwood floors and a warm fireplace.

"Relaxing in 90210," he captioned the image, with his feet propped up on a plush black sofa. The residence doesn't just stop at aesthetics; it's a veritable trove with six bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, a cinema room, an expansive master bedroom featuring a walk-in wardrobe, and a colossal garage for storing his shining fleet of cars. The external space includes a swimming pool and even a candy store on site. That's not all either - Mayweather also owns another mansion in Las Vegas worth $10m (£7m), complete with dual guesthouses, space for 20 cars, and its very own 1.41-acre vineyard.

Even though his last official fight took place nearly seven years ago to the day, Floyd Mayweather continues to take part in exhibition bouts against figures as varied as Tenshin Nasukawa, Logan Paul, and John Gotti III. Mayweather is getting set for a rematch with Gotti in Mexico City on Saturday night -- but he wanted to take a brief look back before moving forward. Mayweather, whose competitive career saw him accrue a perfect 50-0 record, became fabulously wealthy during the 2000s and now boasts a net worth of around $400 million. He is set to make more millions when he steps in the ring to fight the grandson of former mob kingpin John Gotti -- giving him more reason to brag and flaunt his hard-earned riches.

Money Mayweather took to Instagram Stories on Wednesday to do a bit of flexing. He took viewers behind the scenes for a look at his private jet and several stacks of paper cash before looking at the camera and saying: "Not bad for a high school dropout!" Mayweather first came to prominence as a teenager who won bronze in featherweight boxing at the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta. That would be the only loss of his professional career, as Mayweather maintained an unbeaten record across five weight classes and continued to rake in the dollars even after a two-month jail stint on a domestic abuse charge in 2012. Now a grandtather, Mayweather has become increasingly aware of his place in North America's sporting consciousness and has set out to maintain his legacy by preparing the next generation of boxers. The 47-year-old has also ensured that the money will keep coming in for years to come by agreeing to exhibition bouts -- like the one that will take place inside Arena Ciudad de Mxico on Saturday night, as part of a 12-match card.

Floyd Mayweather has flaunted his flash lifestyle on social media showing off piles of cash and his customized private jet. The boxing legend – who has the nickname ‘Money’ for fairly obvious reasons – is one of the richest athletes ever and has a net worth of around $450million. And he isn’t afraid to splash his cash to get what he wants. Over the years, he’s spent big and we do mean big – having bought a $1.4 million diamond-encrusted watch, a couple of Gulfstream private jets, and building up an epic car collection. He even bought a Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita of which only two were ever made – one of the fastest rides on the planet, the hypercar can do 0-100 m/h in 3.1 seconds and has a top speed of 400km/h. Mayweather gave a glimpse into his high-end life on Instagram recently when he shared a clip showing literal stacks of cash – bundles of dollar bills that must have amounted to tens of thousands – lying on the ground. He followed up this clip with another showing him on the runway as he made his way to one of his private planes.

The aircraft was painted in a silver, black and red colors with the letters TMT – an acronym for The Money Team – in black on the back wing. The plane has ‘Mayweather’ emblazoned down one side. “Not bad for a high school dropout,” he said to the camera as he walked towards his plane. Back in July, the 47-year-old shared a slew of snaps showing off the plane after it had undergone a fresh paint job. “Fresh out the paint shop, time to take a little trip overseas and pick up a bag,” he wrote. Images shared on the post show the plane’s swish cream leather seats, complete with black and red ‘TMT’ covers for the headrests and matching cushions. The rest of the interior is kitted out in black. The exact cost of the new plane, dubbed the Air Mayweather 2, was not disclosed, but it’s speculated to be a multi-million dollar investment, comparable to his first private jet, a $50 million Gulfstream G650 purchased in 2014.

How many cars does Floyd Mayweather have? Now that's a question that he probably can't answer himself. He must have lost track of all the luxury and sports cars that he has welcomed into his garage for the past few years. And he usually doesn't just go out there and buy just one vehicle. He goes to a dealership with a bag of cash and buys a couple or more. The word "extravaganza" has Mayweather's name right next to it in the dictionary. Last time we reported about him he had just bought not one, but three cars, for which he paid close to one million dollars. With a net worth of $400 million, that was pocket change for the "Pretty Boy."

The boxing legend took to Instagram to introduce what he calls "one of my latest toys." He calls it "Money Team Limited Edition Tiffany Brabus." Money Team Racing is his co-owned NASCAR Cup Series team, which is on its third part-time season this year. So, that is definitely not a name that Brabus gave to the vehicle. From what the four videos he uploaded to Instagram reveal, it is a Brabus-tuned Mercedes-AMG G 63. The Brabus logo, with the B in Tifanny Blue, replaced the Mercedes-Benz badge in the front grille. A custom hood made from carbon fiber and sporting a massive scoop sits at the front. The spare wheel case at the back and fender flares are also in carbon fiber, while the Brabus lettering at the rear displays the same turquoise-ish shade of blue.

Mayweather is thought to own $16 million worth of cars that he never even drives. He did not disclose the price of his latest addition, but considering that it is a limited and highly customized version, it can't be cheap. The "700" at the back indicates – in usual Brabus fashion – the output of the tuner's creation. So, we are dealing with 700 metric horsepower (690 horsepower) coming out of a pumped-up 4.0-liter V8 engine. This version is a $400,000 affair in the United States, so the value of Mayweather's car collection has just gone through the roof. Floyd Mayweather retired from boxing in 2017 with an incredible unbeaten 50-0 record, which earned him the title of the greatest boxer of all time. He is still making headlines. However, not with boxing games, but with his cars. And he's got quite a lot of those.

Floyd Mayweather Shows Off Stacks of Cash and Private Jet, But Fans Aren't Impressed
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Floyd Mayweather Shows Off Stacks of Cash and Private Jet, But Fans Aren't Impressed
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