Mayweather's Guaranteed Purse Against Pacquiao
Floyd Mayweather Jr. received a guaranteed purse of $100 million for the May 2, 2015 fight against Manny Pacquiao at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Pacquiao earned a guaranteed $80 million, making Mayweather the higher-paid fighter on a base contract.
Mayweather's Total Earnings From the Fight
Beyond the guaranteed purse, Mayweather earned additional income from the fight's revenue. Reports indicate he received a share of pay-per-view sales and gate receipts. Combined with his guaranteed purse, Mayweather's total earnings were estimated at around $250 million, according to fight business reports.
How the Revenue Was Split
The fight generated roughly $400 million in pay-per-view revenue and strong gate receipts. While the exact split is not fully public, Mayweather and Pacquiao negotiated separate deals with their camps and promoters. Mayweather's team secured a larger share, reflecting his drawing power and prior negotiations.
Sources and Context
For detailed breakdowns of the purse and revenue structure, you can refer to reports from major sports outlets such as ESPN's fight purse coverage. These sources confirm the guaranteed figures and provide context on the financial scale of the bout.
