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World-renowned boxer Floyd Mayweather is making headlines for a recent knockout away from the ring: the gift he gave his grandson on Christmas Day. This year for the holidays, little KJ became the owner of a $20 million building in the Diamond District of New York City as shown in a heartwarming video circulating on social media. The three-year-old is the son of Iyanna Mayweather and rapper NBA Youngboy (who has 12 kids total); while their relationship didn’t last, Floyd has infinite love for his grandson, even proudly showing off the toddler’s boxing skills over the summer.
Through his success, Mayweather has created generational wealth for his family, including Iyanna’s four siblings and their children. He was once the fifth-highest-paid athlete of all time, ending his career with a 50-0 record. However, his achievements and earnings are not the result of an easy path. As CNN reports, the icon’s father, after being released from prison, began training him for success at an early age. This paid off in the long run – to celebrate the 10-year mark of his career in 2007, Mayweather held a record for remaining undefeated in 38 of his bouts, 24 by knockout. The fighter continued to increase his per-fight salary slowly with each win, leading him to amass hundreds of millions for his family.
Floyd Mayweather’s Life Before Fame
Despite his father going to prison for five years, according to Daily Mail, Mayweather has never wanted to let him down. In his youth, he moved in with his grandmother after dropping out of high school and deciding to turn his full focus towards boxing. Once his father was released, they began training together. He made sure that Mayweather was in the gym every day even as he struggled to make ends meet. The fighter even spoke to a point in his career when he and his father “weren’t seeing eye to eye,” explaining, “If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t be in this position that I’m in today.” Throughout his career, Mayweather has achieved countless victories with his father and family members by his side. He has also been coached by his two uncles, (brothers of his father), Jeff and Roger. Now, after amassing a great fortune, Mayweather can continue to show his appreciation for his family from his elders to his grandchildren.
Athlete Has Earned Up To $300 Million For A Single Fight
In years past, other celebrities have cracked jokes about Mayweather’s literacy skills. He was first made fun of by 50 Cent in 2012, then by Conor McGregor and Rhonda Rousey in 2015. The “I Get Money” artist offered to donate over $700,000 to the charity of Mayweather’s choice if he recorded and published, a video of himself reading a section of a “Harry Potter” book. The boxer responded by flexing his finances – once via a social media post of two checks amounting to over $72 million and later in a tweet claiming he earns $300 million per fight (which he did against McGregor in a 2017 face-off). For one of his most celebrated fights against Manny Pacquiao, Mayweather earned $250 million.
He’s Not Afraid To Splurge On Luxury Homes, Jewelry And Cars
With the millions he’s made, Floyd Mayweather has wisely invested in commercial and personal real estate. He owns a waterfront mansion in Miami, a strip club and two mansions in Las Vegas, a mansion in Beverly Hills and an apartment in New York City. One of the fighter’s Las Vegas property spans 22,000 square feet and was purchased for $10 million. The other is a 13,000-square-foot mansion that he bought for $9.5 million. At his Beverly Hills home, purchased for $25.5 million, Mayweather has invested $500,000 into home furnishings. The property includes a candy shop, a 12-seat movie theater and a 300-bottle wine room. Floyd listed this Beverly Hills mansion for sale in September 2024 for $48 million. Upon reselling this home, Mayweather earned close to $50 million – almost double what he paid including the amount spent on updates and decor.
As far as his car collection, the boxer boasts a selection that’s said to be worth $15 million. He typically purchases the cars in cash and has bought over 100 vehicles throughout his career, 16 of which are Rolls Royce. The flashy list also include five Bugattis (a Chiron, three Veyrons and a Grand Sport Vitesse) totaling to almost $10 million in combined cost. And we mustn’t forget a $5 million Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita, a $1.4 million Pagani Huayra and a limited edition LaFerrari Aperta worth over $1 million.
The Prized Former Fighter Shows Us How Fly He Can Get
We know he likes to drive fast in flashy cars, but when it comes to air transportation, the boxing millionaire owns a $60 million Gulfstream G650 private jet, purchased for his 42nd birthday. Both his name and fighting record, upon retirement, were placed on the exterior of the craft: “Mayweather 50-0.” His second jet, a Gulfstream III which he purchased for $30 million, is used to fly his entourage as the G650 is reserved for closer friends. Mayweather also has a sizeable jewelry collection amounting to over $18 million, including 40 high-end watches, one of which features 239 emerald-cut baguette diamonds. At any given time, the prized-former-fighter is wearing $3 million worth of jewels.
What Is Floyd Mayweather’s Net Worth In 2024?
Mayweather’s career earnings over 17 years amount to $1.1 billion, according to Celebrity Net Worth. His overall estimated value as of December 2024 is $400 million. The father of five is not only known for the speed and accuracy of his fight but the size of his ego and his level of charm. Several wins would lead to the release of a documentary about his life; titled “Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather,” the project is a grand display of his ability to put on a show and entertain audiences. The fighter secured much of his wealth via pay-per-view fights, though not all of it. Mayweather received $20 million for appearing on WWE’s Wrestlemania XXIV and reportedly earns $10 million per year for endorsements.
After Retirement, Where Is “Pretty Boy” Now?
The fighter earned the nickname “Pretty Boy” early on in his career after achieving victories and knockouts without sustaining any scars. Despite being associated with a recent scuffle in the UK, Floyd Mayweather has not returned to the ring since retiring after his last fight in 2022, instead devoting his life to ventures away from the ring. He owns Good Money Whiskey (a Canadian liquor company) and Le Bon Argent, a luxury Rosé and Brut Champagne brand. Mayweather also owns a property management company, VADA Properties in addition to his association with sports betting and casino platform, Betify. When he isn’t gifting multi-million dollar properties to his grandchildren or gifting them travel experiences, Mayweather is managing his many businesses and staying fit via the boxing gym.
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