Exclusive: Floyd Mayweather to earn nearly £20m in clothing sponsorship from Conor McGregor fight

The astronomical sums involved are in keeping with the boxer's extrordinary rise to fame, wealth and notoriety in a 20-year career in which he remains unbeaten in 49 fights, having won world titles in five weight classes. Mayweather could earn in the region of $240 million for this fight with a novice boxer, and could retire in ten days' time with career earnings close to $1 billion.


Mayweather's reach as the undisputed pay per view fight king is undeniable, the defensive genius having generated approximately 19.5 million pay per view buys for his fights which have grossed $41.3 billion in revenue over the course of his career.


The extraordinary earning power of Mayweather's brand has seen his sponsorship partners One Entertainment request up to $15.5 million for six sections on the boxer's shorts, with requests for $3.5 million for his waistband, and $1.5 million for a 4 x 2 inch patch on the front thigh of his shorts. They are asking for $1 million for his robe and even a million for his 'victor's cap'.

The ring cushion behind Mayweather's head during the fight, in one of the corners, has been bought out by a betting agent for $3.1 million. Mayweather Promotions are also asking for additional compensation for mass production of any caps or boots.