Floyd Mayweathers shock net worth dwarfed by | Boxing News

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are both set to lace up their boxing gloves once again for a ring return this September. The two legendary fighters have confirmed they may emerge from retirement to reignite their rivalry in a rematch deliberate for September 19 in Las Vegas.

However, boxing fanatics will now have the prospect to witness the duo sq. off once again. It represents the 49-year-old Mayweather’s first skilled contest since hanging up his gloves in August 2017 following his triumph over Conor McGregor. The American’s triumph over Pacquiao had taken his file to 48 victories, which subsequently reached 50-0.

He has since competed against the likes of Logan Paul, Aaron Chalmers and John Gotti III in a string of exhibition matches, most lately dealing with the latter in August 2024. Pacquiao, 47, stepped away from boxing to pursue his political ambitions in 2021, before making his comeback last July to face WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios, a bout that ended in a draw with Barrios retaining his belt.

The Filipino holds a skilled file of 62-8-3 and has fought eight occasions since his loss to Mayweather. Financial necessity, however, seems to be the last concern for either fighter, given their appreciable fortunes. As of February 2026, Celebrity Net Worth locations the flamboyant Mayweather’s net worth at £74m ($100m), despite his complete profession earnings exceeding £888m ($1.2bn).

Mayweather’s 2015 conflict with Pacquiao stays the highest-grossing combat in boxing historical past, producing over £444m ($600m). Just two years later, he emerged from retirement to take on UFC legend McGregor in a crossover boxing spectacle that earned him yet another nine-figure sum.

Yet, despite his repute as one of boxing’s wealthiest figures, the American’s net worth is definitely less than half of Pacquiao’s reported fortune. The Filipino, who has also carved out careers as an actor, singer, endorser and politician, is reportedly worth £163m ($220m). Born into poverty in the Philippines, he turned skilled at just 16 years of age in order to help present for his household.

The ‘PacMan’ made his transfer into politics in 2010, serving as both a congressman and later a senator in his native nation, all while persevering with his boxing profession. Over the course of his skilled life, Pacquiao has amassed at least £370m ($500m) through bouts and numerous business offers.

His bout with Mayweather stays the most important and financially rewarding of his profession. Pacquiao reportedly pocketed £96m ($130m), while his rival took home roughly £185m ($250m). This made him the second-highest paid sportsman in the world in 2015, trailing only Mayweather. Pacquiao has also carved out a profitable profession in leisure, that includes in quite a few Filipino productions.

Mayweather, meanwhile, stands among a uncommon group of athletes to have amassed over $1bn throughout his whole profession. He has beforehand struck a deal with luxurious watchmaker Hublot and has lent his title to Burger King. Mayweather is equally recognised for his affiliation with Cagau jewelry and his promotion of his own boxing outfit, TMT Promotions.