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Floyd Mayweather made an incredible amount of money for his super fight with Miguel Cotto
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Floyd Mayweather managed to make an absolute fortune when he beat Miguel Cotto. On May 5, 2012, inside the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, two of the greatest boxers of all time went head-to-head in a monster showdown. With the WBA super welterweight title on the line, ‘Money’ produced a mesmeric performance, overcoming the resilience of his opponent, to win via a comfortable unanimous decision. The victory was fantastic for the undefeated fighter, and the pay cheque was even sweeter. WOW: Gennadiy Golovkin was willing to do something drastic to make the Floyd Mayweather fight Before the fight with Miguel Cotto, Floyd Mayweather negotiated well, guaranteeing himself a monstrous $32 million. However, this number rose significantly following the bout. According to The Washington Times, the boxer managed to make an awe-inspiring $40 million. As per reports, the warrior earned the same during his previous fight. During that bout, Mayweather was headbutted by Victor Ortiz. While his night ended in a defeat,

This article first appeared on Bloody Knockout and was syndicated with permission.

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