Floyd Mayweather has always been about that luxury lifestyle. However, if the boxer has made almost a billion dollars throughout his boxing career, and more through other business deals, then how could rumors speculate that he’s now going broke? Just last year, the 48-year-old made a significant investment in Manhattan’s real estate market. He invested $402 million in a 1,000-unit affordable housing project, which includes 62 buildings concentrated in Upper Manhattan.
But then, recently, an exclusive report from Business Insider revealed that, according to their sources, they have “not been advised of any sale, pending sale, or change in ownership,” pertaining to Floyd Mayweather. So it seems a bit strange that Money Mayweather would boast, “All the buildings belong to me, I don’t have no partners” through his Instagram, and there wouldn’t be files to back that claim. This was all that was required for his critics to question his financial status. Soon, speculations began to spread that Floyd Mayweather may be facing financial distress. If you think about the $18 million watch and two private jets Mayweather owns, this doesn’t quite make sense. So, let’s take a detailed look at Mayweather’s current net worth, assets, lifestyle, and assess the veracity of the bankruptcy claims.
Floyd Mayweather’s net worth and career earnings
According to Sports Illustrated, Floyd Mayweather’s net worth is estimated to be $500 million in 2025. Though it would be worth noting that his career earnings surpass even $1.1 billion, making him one of the richest athletes to ever exist. He’s also one of the highest-paid athletes of all time, standing alongside popular names like Michael Jordan.
LAS VEGAS, NV – MAY 02: Floyd Mayweather Jr. throws a left at Manny Pacquiao during their welterweight unification championship bout on May 2, 2015 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Nearly $300 million of the Michigan native’s earnings come from the fight purses, pay-per-view profits, and endorsements. In fact, out of the top five PPVs in boxing, four had Mayweather boxing in the main event.
The credit for this sky-high revenue can also be given to Mayweather’s training sessions. They were broadcast as behind-the-scenes footage in a television series prior to some of his major bouts. Even after retiring, Money’s cash influx didn’t know any bounds as he kept engaging in exhibition matches around the world. His exhibition bout against Logan Paul in June 2021 reportedly brought him $65 million.
Floyd Mayweather’s businesses and other work
As we mentioned, it’s not just boxing that Mayweather brings in money from. Beyond his boxing career, Mayweather claims to earn at least $300 million each month through his business ventures. In 2007, he founded his own boxing promotions under the name Mayweather Promotions. Even top-tier fighters like Gervonta Davis have been promoted by the firm. Again, the list of Money’s businesses is long. His Las Vegas-based Girl Collection is an opulent adult club, alongside other investments in the entertainment sector, such as Skate Rock City, a roller skate park.
Mayweather also owns a portion of Team AmeriVet (renamed in 2024 from TMT Racing) in NASCAR’s Cup Series since 2022. Then again, the boxer also earns from his fashion and jewelry brands, The Money Team Clothing and 50 Karats by Floyd Mayweather. All of this just points towards how rich and diversified Mayweather’s financial portfolio is. Furthermore, endorsements with Burger King and Hublot only add to his vast business empire. This perhaps only points out that the undefeated boxer may be far from broke, unlike what rumors suggest. But how did the speculation begin, and is there any truth in it?
Is Mayweather going broke?
Late last year, after news of his $402 million investment became public, Mayweather announced his new real estate venture in New York City under his new firm ‘Vada Properties’. Soon, he shifted base to NYC. Then emerged talk that Mayweather was looking to invest in a minority stake in the New York Giants. While the rumors swirled, the 48-year-old decided to make an appearance on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon. Here, when asked about the Giants’ purchase, Mayweather coyly avoided confirming or denying anything. However, he did add something that soon became fodder for his former friend turned foe, 50 Cent. “I don’t know the exact number. I own, right now, somewhere upwards of 100 buildings or more; I think 99% of my buildings are in New York City,” he replied to Fallon.
The rapper soon took to Instagram to make fun of the boxing legend. “Oh my God. If there safe to say, I should say LOL. Champ is the richest special ed student. LMAO,” 50 Cent remarked. As if that wasn’t enough, the 49-year-old went further in another post adding that things may not be as dandy as they appear. “Oh s**t wait, I think Champ think he own them buildings. They beating him out of the money,” the rapper stated. And if you thought that was all, let us tell you, it wasn’t. “Over a hundred buildings and 99% in New York. LOL THATS CAP CHAMP WE SHOULD SLAP THE S**T OUT YOU. LMAO GLGGreenLightGang let’s work,” he captioned another post alongside an image of Floyd Mayweather resembling Pinocchio with an elongated nose, slyly suggesting that Floyd Mayweather is lying.
Soon, the internet went into overdrive. Even Rick Glaser, a boxing insider who is often seen defending Mayweather, revealed in a post of his on X: “Rumors of Floyd Mayweather Jr being in financial trouble is hard to shallow, but is deeply rooted I’m told. Lets hope it’s not true. It would be a real fall from grace for the former fighter known as ‘Money’.” Then arrived the exclusive report from Business Insider that spoke to a representative from NYC Housing Partnership.
The representative from the non-profit, which serves as a partner in a majority of the properties to help them qualify for tax breaks and grants and preserve the affordability of the portfolio’s apartments, told the publication that “The Housing Partnership has not been advised of any sale, pending sale, or change in ownership… Generally, the partnership would be advised of the transfer and would be party to the transfer. That has not occurred.” So, sure enough, the publication reached out to the people involved in the deal, one of whom told them that Mayweather had indeed purchased a small minority stake in the portfolio with options to expand it over time if he so chooses. However, this runs opposite to the claim made by Mayweather that he was the sole owner of the project. According to Business Insider, when reached for a comment on the matter, Floyd Mayweather’s lawyers declined to comment.
Outlets soon began reporting that this indicated some sort of concern within the Mayweather team, with 50 Cent once again jumping in to state, “Damn Champ they caught you CAPPIN. Hahahaaha Time for another exhibition! LOL.” However, despite the indication that things may be more convoluted than that presented earlier by Mayweather, it still does not mean that the veteran boxer is under financial distress or going broke. Infact, these rumors have haunted the boxer many times over his career due to his luxurious spending habits. They even surfaced last year before the boxer made the supposed $402 million investment. So no matter what you hear on the internet, take it with a pinch of salt.
Mayweather’s car and watch collection
Money’s vehicle collection, which includes luxury cars from Rolls-Royce, Bugatti, Bentley, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Maybach, and McLaren, is valued at over $100 million! Famously, he once told ESPN that $15 million worth of his car purchases remain undriven. He highlighted that he spent over $100 million at Towbin Motorcars in Las Vegas alone.
Like we said, the boxer also owns two private jets, a Gulfstream G650 nicknamed Air Mayweather, and a Gulfstream III, also called Air Mayweather II, reserved for his entourage. Again, his watch collection is equally jaw-dropping. Headlined by an $18 million Jacob & Co. Billionaire III, his most expensive watch is adorned with 260 carats of emerald-cut diamonds.
Apart from that, some other notable timepieces are a $1.39 million Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore, a $620,000 Richard Mille 59-01 Tourbillon Yohan Blake, and a $350,000 Patek Philippe Nautilus 5723/1R, among others. Clearly, the list is endless. Mayweather also has a $1.8 million watch and a custom chain from Benny The Jeweler, gifted by his TMT team. From afar, the boxer’s extravagant spending may look a bit out of his league, but his boxing career, multiple businesses, and income from real estate investments seem to back it up.
Floyd Mayweather’s houses and property, including a $400 million purchase
From all other income sources, Mayweather’s real estate portfolio seems to be the cornerstone of his wealth. Apart from the $402 million purchase he’s made (of 62 apartment buildings in Upper Manhattan), his investments also include a 2014 stake in SL Green Realty’s skyscrapers, like One Vanderbilt.
That was for passive income, but Mayweather’s residential properties are very impressive too. In 2017, he got his Beverly Hills house for $25.5 million, and that was listed for $48 million in 2025. It is a 15,096-square-foot, French Modern-style estate, featuring a wine cellar, a cinema room, and a black-and-white striped pool deck.
Floyd Mayweather even owns a $10 million home, with a 20-car garage and private vineyard! But if you are thinking that’s all, there’s actually more. The boxer also has a $18 million Miami Beach compound, sitting in the exclusive Palm Island enclave, which he got in 2021. When these properties are combined with the Manhattan acquisition, it very smartly colors how Mayweather has been strategic in his approach to building wealth through real estate.
While there have been claims that suggest Floyd Mayweather is broke, there are no confirmed sources that suggests it might be true. So, for now, no verdict can be passed for sure. It seems that fans would need to wait before more updates surface on the matter. What is your take on this? Do you think Money may actually be struggling with his finances? Or do his investments make it look like he’s actually financially aware?
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