Mayweather vs Pacquiao: Floyd Mayweather’s victory over Manny Pacquiao in their much-awaited welterweight mega fight proved to be extremely lucrative for the unbeaten boxer. Mayweather pocketed a whopping $180 million from the fight, cementing his status as the highest-paid boxer in history. Follow Boxing News Updates with Insidesport.IN
Pacquiao earned a guaranteed $120 million in the fight, taking his career earnings to over $900 million. Despite the loss, Pacquiao still made a fortune, but Mayweather’s payday was in a different stratosphere. Mayweather’s earnings included his $120 million guarantee as well as a share of the pay-per-view revenue and sponsorships. The fight generated a record 4.4 million pay-per-view buys in the US and grossed over $600 million worldwide.
Anticipation was high for what was projected to be the most financially successful bout in professional boxing history. Initial projections suggested that the fight would garner 4.4 million purchases, and the pay-per-view sales alone shattered revenue records in the United States, raking in a staggering $410 million. This unprecedented sum made it the highest-grossing pay-per-view event in history, outstripping the previous record-holder,
Floyd Mayweather is a highest paid boxer because of his record which he have accomplished by fighting top competition and giving fans exciting fights. When the fight was announced, Mayweather was still undefeated, with a perfect professional record of 47 wins and no losses.
Mayweather once again reaffirmed his status as the premium attraction in boxing with the huge payday. Pacquiao can take solace from expanding his brand on a global scale, though he would likely feel he deserved one final win to cap his storied career. Overall though, the mega fight between Mayweather and Pacquiao was a resounding triumph for the sweet science of boxing.
Following the fight, Mayweather acknowledged that his opponent, Pacquiao, had some impressive moments in the ring. However, Mayweather noted that he was able to avoid Pacquiao’s attacks by staying on the outside and using his mobility. He also complimented Pacquiao’s intelligence as a fighter, recognizing him as a formidable opponent. Follow InsideSport on GOOGLE NEWS / For Boxing News updates with InsideSport.IN
