Mayweather vs Logan Paul fight purse: How much did Floyd Mayweather earn from the fight?

On Sunday, Logan Paul and Floyd Maywear Jr. went distance in ir eight-round special exhibition bout at  Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. By rule, winner was declared as re were judges but  fight did exactly what it intended with plenty of buzz about showdown between a Hall of Fame boxer and a YouTube star. Netizens have w been curious to kw how much Floyd Maywear earned from his fight against Logan Paul. 

Maywear vs Logan Paul fight purse: Floyd Maywear on how much money he will receive from Logan Paul fight

Before Maywear entered ring to face Paul on Sunday, his team properly secured financial situation. Throughout much of his boxing career, 44-year-old Maywear has proven to be a keen businessman, putting himself in highly lucrative positions each time he enters squared circle. While speaking to Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated, Maywear claimed that he will make between $50 million to $100 million from fight against Paul.

“My nickname is ‘Money’ for a reason,” Maywear said. “I worked extremely hard for years and years to get to a certain level. A level where we can start calling everything an event.” undefeated boxer added that he already made $30 million in build-up to match.

How much did Floyd Maywear earn from Logan Paul fight? 

As with most boxing matches fighters' prize money consists of an initial fee plus whatever is made from subsequent pay-per-view TV sales. Maywear's base salary for this match is said to be as much as $10 million and 50 % pay-per-view shares. Meanwhile, Paul will make $250,000 while earning 10% in pay-per-view revenue.

In lead-up, both Maywear and Paul spoke of how y wanted to entertain those that watched. Maywear, 44, entered ring against a physically larger man — Paul, 26, weighed in 34½ pounds heavier and stood 6 inches taller. However, Paul, who amassed his fame through social media, had lost only professional fight he participated in while Maywear had won all 50 of his.

Floyd Maywear next fight: Boxing icon hints to never fight exhibition bout again?

While speaking to reporters after his fight against Paul, Maywear indicated that he might t return to boxing ring again. He said, "As far as me fighting again, absolutely t … as far as me doing ar exhibition, probably t.” 

Im Credits - AP