Floyd “Money” Mayweather totally knocked out his competition to be named 2013′s top-earning American athlete by Sports Illustrated. For the second year in a row, the undefeated boxing champ has been crowned king on the sports magazine’s annual “Fortunate 50″ list.
Mayweather is projected to bring in a minimum of $90 million this year from just two bouts which include his win against Robert Guerrero on May 4 and an upcoming fight in September. With luck on his side, the 36-year-old welterweight could pocket up to $128 million.
The list’s results are based on salary, winnings, bonuses and endorsements, with endorsements reflecting current deals and salaries based on current or most recently completed seasons. SI also consulted players’ associations, tour records, online databases, agents and media reports.
Miami Heat’s LeBron James takes the No. 2 spot with earnings totaling more than $56 million. While the four-time MVP makes a “modest” check on the court, it’s his handful of endorsement deals with Nike, Samsung, Baskin-Robbins and others that make him a filthy rich baller.
Other notables in the top ten of the 50-athlete list include: Kobe Bryant (No. 4; $46,850,000), Tiger Woods (No. 5; $40,839,027) and Derrick Rose (No. 7; $33,403,000).
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