Floyd Mayweather ‘does not have the money he says he does’ as doubts raised about $1billion fortune
EDDIE HEARN has raised doubts over Floyd Mayweather’s fortune.
Mayweather affectionately nicknamed himself Money throughout his career and perhaps it was appropriate due to his sensational earnings.
He topped Forbes’ rich list of the decade in 2019 with over £700MILLION made in the ring.
But Mayweather has been plagued with allegations of blowing through his wealth in retirement.
And his recent series of exhibition bouts against stars of the boxing, MMA and social media world have not helped dispel the claims.
Even British promoter Hearn has questioned Mayweather’s fortune and decision to carry on boxing.
He said on GRM Daily: “I don’t think he’s got the money he says, that’s what I think.
“I don’t think he needs the money but you know when you’ve got that lifestyle, when he’s spending what he spending.”
Mayweather, 47, officially retired in 2017 after beating UFC superstar Conor McGregor, 36, in a crossover bout believed to have earned him £300m alone.
But he has continued to box in exhibitions since, most recently last June against the grandson of notorious crime boss John Gotti.
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Gotti III was disqualified in round six which sparked a post-fight brawl in the ring leading to a subsequent rematch in Mexico on August 24.
And Mayweather revealed he could have at least another three more spectacle showdowns afterwards.
He said: “We just got a call about a three exhibition deal and it’s a crazy number.
“If I was taking abuse and I was getting battered then I think I’d step away.”
Mayweather, who once owned an £18m watch, insisted he is not fighting on for the cash.
He said: “Am I doing it for the money? Absolutely not. I’m doing it because this is what I want to do. It’s not like I’m hurting.
“And the people are enjoying it, my team is enjoying it and it’s good to be able to travel to different places and train and shake hands with different people from all walks of life.”