Floyd Mayweather
According to the California State Athletic Commission, Juan Manuel Marquez made $1.4 million while Mike Alvarado made $650,000 after their fight on May 17. The winner, Marquez, also gets the chance to face Manny Pacquiao, current WBO welterweight titleholder if they choose.
Floyd's father, Floyd Mayweather, Sr. is not yet done trash talking the Filipino fighter, saying that his son can easily dominate the Filipino eight-weight-division titleholder.
Muhammad Ali, dubbed as "The Greatest" boxer in history, dared Floyd Mayweather to fight Manny Pacquiao after Floyd's recent win against Maidana on May 3, 2014. Ali tweeted, "Congratulations @FloydMayweather. Maybe after you rest up we can see you rumble with @MannyPacquiao!"
A stampede ensues at the MGM Grand after Mayweather's victory against Maidana.
Mayweather will partner with Leonard Ellerbe, chief executive of Mayweather Promotions and Richard Schaefer, chief executive of Golden Boy Promotions, among others, to bid for the LA Clippers.
What did WBO Welterweight Champion Manny Pacquiao want to do after his big fight with Timothy Bradley? He just wanted to have tea with the Queen.
Many athletes in the list earn more than half of the total sum outside of their league's salary.
The new year has brought with it a new Manny Pacquiao. When before, the eight weight class champion did not give attention to taunts sent his way; now, the Pacman is fightng back.
"Money" Mayweather shot down speculations about any rumored showdown with Manny in the near future. It's safe to say that a collective sigh of disappointment could be heard echoing around the globe.
With Money Mayweather’s latest pronouncements, the most awaited fight may finally, FINALLY, get to see the light of day before either challenger loses his boxing mojo.
Eight-weight class world champion Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines, after his convincing win over Brandon Rios, was recently named by the World Boxing Council as the mandatory challenger to the welterweight title of Floyd Mayweather of the United States.
Ricky Hatton previously said that his compatriot Amir Khan could get Floyd Mayweather Jr into trouble, but the former champion reiterated that he does not see anyone defeating the reigning pound-for-pound king.
Top Rank promoter Bob Arum remains optimistic that a fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao will be arranged if Pacquiao scores an impressive victory against Brandon Rios on November 24th in Macau.
Fresh from pocketing over $100 million after a year of boxing, pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been spotted 'getting cozy' with British star Lindsay Lohan at Halloween event in Connecticut last Friday.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. might have recorded two sensational wins against quality opponents this year, but that doesn't mean the Fighter of the Year award is in the bag for him. In fact, there are 11 other boxers that have a legitimate shot at winning boxing's most prestigious year-end award.
