by Rafael Pena
February 10, 2024
On Thursday Feb. 8, Floyd Mayweather took to Instagram to casually disclose he had paid $18 Million in taxes to the IRS.
On Feb. 8, Floyd Mayweather took to Instagram to casually disclose he had paid the IRS $18 Million in taxes. Reflecting on his high-earning career, Mayweather acknowledged that, during his peak, he generated hundreds of millions from marquee fights against Manny Pacquiao and Conor McGregor.
In those active years, his tax obligations dwarfed his current payments.
Floyd Mayweather, undefeated in 50 professional fights, also made waves as he unveiled extravagant plans for the upcoming Super Bowl weekend in Las Vegas. The former champion, currently residing in the city, took to social media to show that he had lavishly spent $1.1 million to treat 34 friends to a Super Bowl experience at the Allegiant Stadium.
Mayweather, known for his unapologetic lifestyle, emphasized his self-sufficiency in securing Super Bowl accommodations.
“I don’t kiss ass, and I never have to beg for nothing, especially not to get a Super Bowl suite,” Mayweather stated in one of his posts. Asserting control over his experience, he added, “I get my own seats and suites, so I can do what I want and invite who I want! I’m blessed to be taking 34 people to experience the first Super Bowl in Las Vegas! $1,131,000.00.”
Despite being retired, Mayweather remains a financial force, managing multiple business ventures, owning various properties, and participating in exhibition bouts globally.
“Just before I paid that light million and change for that little Super Bowl stuff, I had to pay the IRS, aka Uncle Sam, $18,047,181,” Mayweather disclosed. The stark difference in his current tax payments versus his active years underscores the financial transformation in his post-boxing career.
Mayweather’s financial disclosures offer a glimpse into the economic dynamics and business acumen of a retired sports icon.
