EDDIE HEARN has raised doubts about Floyd Mayweather’s fortune.
Mayweather affectionately nicknamed himself Money throughout his career and it was perhaps appropriate given his sensational earnings.
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He topped Forbes’ Richest of the Decade list in 2019, with more than £700 MILLION done in the ring.
But Mayweather has been dogged by accusations that he squandered his wealth in retirement.
And his recent series of exhibition fights against stars from boxing, MMA and the social media world have done little to dispel the allegations.
Even British promoter Hearn questioned Mayweather’s luck and decision to continue boxing.
He said in GRM Daily: “I don’t think he has the money he says he has, that’s what I think.
“I don’t think he needs the money, but you know when you have that lifestyle, when he’s spending what he spends.”
Mayweather, 47, officially retired in 2017 after defeating UFC star Conor McGregor, 36, in a crossover fight believed to have earned him £300million.
But he has continued to box in exhibitions since then, most recently last June against the grandson of notorious crime boss John Gotti.
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Gotti III was disqualified in the sixth round, which sparked a post-fight brawl in the ring that led to a subsequent rematch in Mexico on August 24.
And Mayweather revealed he could have at least three more spectacular clashes afterward.
He said: “We just got a call about a three-show deal and it’s a crazy number.
“If I was being abused and I was beaten, I think I would walk away.”
Mayweather, who once owned an £18million watch, insisted he is not fighting for the money.
He said, “Am I doing this for the money? Absolutely not. I’m doing this because this is what I want to do. It’s not like I’m suffering.
“And people are enjoying it, my team is enjoying it and it’s nice to be able to travel to different places and train and shake hands with different people from all walks of life.”
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