Written By: Niki G
What’s not being debated is that 2015 will be a hugely successful year for Mayweather’s bank account. According to Forbes, Money Mayweather will more than likely earn at least $150M from the fight, while Pacquiao will earn more than $100M. In addition, the fight is expected to see PPV purchases by at least 3 million fans, with revenue of more than $300 million.
With 36 minutes of strenuous work, Pretty Boy Floyd should earn the title of the highest paid athlete ever for a single year. If Floyd’s May, 2014 match with Marcos Maidana is taken into account where he picked up $32M, his 12-month earnings could reach $200M.
Check out the inflation-adjusted list below to discover history’s legacy of all-time highest paid athletes for a single year.
1. Tiger Woods: $125 million (2008, $115 mil)
2. Woods: $120 million (2009, $110 mil)
3. Michael Jordan: $115 million (1997, $78 mil)
4. Jordan: $115 million (1998, $80 mil)
5. Woods: $113 million (2007, $100 mil)
5. Woods: $113 million (2010, $105 mil)
7. Mike Tyson: $112 million (1996, $75 mil)
8. Woods: $105 million (2006, $90 mil)
8. Woods: $105 million (2005, $87 mil)
10. Evander Holyfield: $104 million (1991, $61 mil)
11. Floyd Mayweather: $104 million (2014, $105 mil)
12. Woods: $100 million (2004, $80 mil)
12. Michael Schumacher: $100 million (2004, $80 mil)
12. Woods: $100 million (2003, $78 mil)
Source: Forbes