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After Facing Accusations of Falsely Claiming to Be a Billionaire, Floyd Mayweather Has Taken Action to Refute His Critics

Published 03/22/2023, 9:54 AM EDT

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Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. is one of the few boxers who have managed to add on their financial wealth outside the ring. The 50-0 boxer is one of the richest boxers in the world even after retiring from the sport back in 2017. He has also been vocal about his wealth over the years, often flaunting his luxurious cars, private jets, and extravagant lifestyle on social media.

However, ‘Money’ Mayweather’s wealth has often been questioned by many, and his net worth has been a topic on which people love to speculate on. YouTubers Logan Paul and Jake Paul have already claimed that the former champion has gone broke which is the reason why he has to do exhibition bouts even after retirement. Moreover, former UFC title contender Chael Sonnen also recently made some shocking remarks on how much Mayweather earned during his career.

Chael Sonnen accuses Floyd Mayweather of falsely boasting about his earnings

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In a recent appearance on Andrew Schulz‘s podcast Flagrant, Sonnen claimed that Mayweather claiming he earned $130 million from a single fight purse, is improbable in boxing. Moreover, he added that Mayweather was also never close to being a billionaire. “You’ll see reports like you mentioned 100 million for Floyd. The reports are 130. First off, he never got $1oo million for a fight and is not even remotely close. But there is a report of 130, there are reports online that Floyd’s a billionaire,” he said.

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The accusations against Mayweather’s net worth have been a topic of debate in recent months, with several media outlets and analysts questioning the boxer’s claims. However, ‘Money’ Mayweather has still not stopped spending his wealth and proving some of his critics wrong. In addition, this was proved after he flaunted some very expensive jewelry on social media. The fans were also excited to see the former champ showcase his wealth.

Mayweather showing off his jewelry collection sends fans into a frenzy

‘TBE’ took to social media and showcased his extensive collection of jewelry, including chains, rings, bracelets, watches, and even shoes studded with diamonds. The video, which was posted on Mayweather’s Instagram account, showed him posing with his various pieces of jewelry. Moreover, he also had a message for the people criticizing him. “Motivation or Hate? All the people that’s motivated, pray for the haters,” he wrote.

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The post generated a lot of attention on social media as the fans were quick to jump on and react to the video. A user named Beto Ramirez had the perfect adjective to describe Mayweather’s jewelry. “If ‘Drip’ was a person,” he wrote.

Another user named Jackie Starr called him “The King of Bling.” Moreover, a user named Stacy Brookshire related to Mayweather’s message. “Motivation at its highest degree,” she wrote. However, one fan named John Vega criticized Mayweather for not having good taste. “Definition of ‘Money Can’t Buy Swag,’ he wrote.

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The reaction of fans to Mayweather’s recent social media post showcasing his extensive collection of jewelry has been mixed. While some fans praised his wealth and style, others criticized him for flaunting his wealth and accused him of being out of touch with reality. What did you think about Mayweather flaunting his jewelry collection? Let us know in the comments below.

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Sahil Sood

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Sahil Sood is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communication, and holds a keen interest in the 'sweet science'. His journey towards following boxing began when he first saw the highlights of Mike Tyson as a teenager, and then closely followed the rise of Floyd Mayweather.
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