Floyd Mayweather vs Lionel Messi 2023 Net Worth Comparison: Who is Richer?

Lionel Messi and Floyd Mayweather are two massive names in the sporting world. Mayweather, the undefeated boxing champion, and Lionel Messi, one of the greatest soccer stars, have accumulated a wealth of fortunes in their illustrious careers. As Mayweather attended the Inter Miami game against Nashville, let’s dive deeper to compare the net worths of the two sporting greats.

It wasn’t a great outing for Messi and Mayweather, as Nashville held Inter Miami to a 0-0 draw. The former PSG superstar started for the Herons as the David Beckham’s club dominated the proceeding. However, resilient Nashville didn’t blink as they shared the spoils.

Lionel Messi: 2023 Net Worth

With a net worth of $600 million, Lionel Messi is one of the wealthiest soccer players. Cristiano Ronaldo recently toppled him as the highest-paid athlete. However, the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner has made loads of fortunes through his salaries compared to endorsements. He has been the highest earner in soccer for years. He earned a gross salary of $75 million with PSG and now earns around $54 million with Inter Miami. It makes him the highest-paid athlete in the US.

His Vice City contract also includes a profit share from Apple TV’s season passes and Adidas jersey sales. Apart from his salary, the Inter Miami man has also made his wealth through endorsements. The significant endorser for Messi is Adidas, with whom he has a lifetime deal. His $25 million Saudi Tourism deal is also another crucial endorsement.

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But how does Lionel Messi fares against Floyd Mayweather?

Floyd Mayweather: 2023 net worth

With a total career earnings of $1.1 billion, boxing great Mayweather is one of the six athletes to cross billion-dollar career earnings. Mayweather’s net worth as of May 2023 is $400 million. It makes him the wealthiest boxer of all time. Overall, he is the fifth highest-paid athlete as per Celebrity Net Worth.

The boxing icon charges $300 million per fight. Where other athletes make most of their fortunes from endorsements, the US boxer earned more than half a billion from two bouts. He made $250 million from fighting with Manny Pacquiao in 2015 and $300 million by boxing with Conor McGregor in 2017. He also made $35 million by fighting against Logan Paul. His endorsements earn him around $10 million a year.

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With a $600 million net worth, Messi topples the boxing icon Mayweather in the riches.