Floyd Mayweather became the face of boxing with his unparalleled success, both inside and outside the ring.

Starting from the in-ring dominance that saw him attain a record of 50-0, to his successful move as a promoter, the 43-year-old American pugilist became one of the wealthiest athletes of all time.  However, he wasn’t a born billionaire. Floyd Mayweather had to work his way up to reach where he is at today.

That said, he had several billionaire friends much before he became one. But Mayweather always had an eye for growth as he looked to his friends to show him the right path of bagging big checks. There’s no denying, Mayweather found the right answer as he is still one of the wealthiest boxers on the planet.

In an interaction with Snoop Dogg, Mayweather revealed his secret of success and the story of how he became ‘Money May’ over the years.

“Every time I got around my billionaire buddies, I was more like it’s cool to come over your house, but I need a house like this. It’s cool to ride on your yacht, but I need a yacht like this. It’s cool to ride on your jet, but I need a jet like this. And I said no, I don’t wanna ride yours,” said Mayweather.

He added, “You show me how to get it, you can’t be my friend if you can’t show me how to get it. Because once they show me how to get it, then I can install it in my children. Then it goes, it travels down. It’s about wealth. You know I am no longer rich, I am wealthy.”

Floyd Mayweather- The PPV King retains his spot

Despite retiring in 2017, fans continue to demand to see him in the ring. So, Mayweather will return against Logan Paul in a special exhibition fight on February 20, 2021, at the Tokyo Dome.

It’s an exhibition clash and will arguably be the easiest fight in Mayweather’s life. However, Logan Paul is a celebrity and has the power to grab attention.

While his boxing skills are nowhere near Mayweather, his superstardom will clearly benefit the unbeaten boxer. The upcoming fight can be a huge blockbuster and can shake several PPV records.

Do you think Floyd Mayweather took the right step by announcing his return against Logan Paul?