Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather recently treated 34 friends to a $1.1 million Super Bowl experience in Las Vegas. Despite this extravagance, he disclosed paying a hefty $18 million in taxes.
Mayweather, now a proud owner of a $50 million private jet, often shares glimpses of his luxurious travels on Instagram. Despite retiring in 2017, he remains financially active, participating in lucrative exhibitions.
Recently, Mayweather sparred against Aaron Chalmers, showcasing his enduring boxing skills in a UK fight.
Floyd Mayweather’s Staggering Tax Bill And Super Bowl Treat For 34 Friends
In a recent Instagram post, boxing legend Floyd Mayweather flaunted his extravagant preparation for the Super Bowl weekend in Las Vegas, where he resides. He showed off checks of him generously treating 34 friends to Super Bowl tickets, totaling $1.1 million.
In the caption, he wrote: “I don’t kiss a– and I never have to beg for nothing, especially not to get a Super Bowl suite.”
He continued: “I don’t mind accepting invites at times, but one thing’s for sure… the person that’s paying does all the saying. Therefore 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,” he added.
However, the Boxing Hall of Fame champion also disclosed paying a staggering $18 million in taxes last year, sharing a photo of a check. In the caption, he wrote: “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 (£14.3million).”
“This is what I owed in taxes while I’m retired, so just imagine what I was paying when I was activated,” he added.
Floyd Mayweather’s $50 Million Private Jet
Last month, Mayweather, who is now a proud owner of a lavish $50 million private jet dubbed “Air Mayweather,” shared a glimpse of his Gulfstream G650 parked on his Instagram story. The luxury aircraft serves as Mayweather’s mode of travel to various distant destinations, including Monte Carlo, Hong Kong, Bali, Fiji, and Tokyo.
Adorned with opulent leather seats and a cozy bed, the jet ensures the former professional boxer’s comfort during long flights. Additionally, it has an entertainment system to keep him entertained, including high-stakes poker games.
Notably, the plane also features a satellite phone for communication and a sophisticated ventilation system that refreshes the cabin every two minutes, maintaining optimal air quality.
How Floyd Mayweather Maintains His Vast Wealth
Dubbed the “Fighter of the Decade,” Mayweather raked in millions from high-profile bouts against renowned fighters like Manny Pacquiao, Ricky Hatton, and Conor McGregor during his prime.
Despite the occasional controversies, he is hailed as one of the sport’s greatest. Post-retirement, with an estimated net worth of $400 million, the 46-year-old remains financially active.
Mayweather continues to bolster his wealth by managing multiple ventures and property holdings and participating in exhibition matches worldwide.
Floyd Mayweather Defeats Aaron Chalmers In 8-Round Match
Despite officially retiring in 2017, Mayweather periodically returns to the ring for lucrative exhibitions. In February, the undefeated Michigan-born boxer, with a record of 50-0, sparred against Aaron Chalmers in an eight-round non-scored exhibition match.
Notably, this marked Mayweather’s inaugural bout in the UK, although the event was marred by a sparse audience turnout. Despite the limited spectators, Mayweather displayed his enduring prowess, dominating the match.
While he couldn’t land a knockout, Mayweather showcased his superior boxing skills, leaving Chalmers struggling to land significant blows. Although scheduled to fight John Gotti III later in 2023, the match was canceled due to escalating verbal sparring between the two camps.