Floyd Mayweather made a whopping Rs 1.1 crore per second from match against Conor McGregor

What's the story?

You might want to pinch yourself taking a look at this number. Yes, Floyd Mayweather Jr. actually earned a whopping 250-300 Million USD according to an AOL report from his recent clash with Conor McGregor in "the fight of the millennium".

The fight itself may have been entertaining for the millions who witnessed history go down in Las Vegas, but the real story emerging is the moolah the participants in the fight made from the epic showdown. McGregor is rumoured to have made around 30 Million USD from just the fight with more expected to stream in from pay-per-view sales.

In case you didn't know...

The battle in Vegas was the biggest crossover fight in years and did not disappoint. McGregor edged out the first few rounds but Mayweather came roaring back to finish with a flurry. A tenth round TKO victory came the American's way but at the end of the day, both men left the state of Nevada as the real winners owing to the enormous amounts of money they were making by merely showing up for the fight.

The heart of the matter

The fight lasted for around 28 minutes and five seconds, which means if he made $300 million for the match, then every second of the match he raked in USD 178,041.

In Indian currency, the figures come to approximately Rs 1.13 crore per second. Yes, you read that right. A crore per second. No wonder he isn't keen on fighting again in his career. McGregor may have made millions too but Mayweather's overall earnings seem way too hot to handle.

His previous bout with Manny Pacquiao in 2015 made him richer by 250 Million USD approx. and the fact that he kept his unbeaten record intact despite all the best efforts of celebrated fighters from around the world, ensures that "Money" Mayweather sits atop the ladder of unbeatable performers in the world today.

What's next?

With all the money he has made in his career, Mayweather has made it clear that he has no intention of stepping inside a ring ever again no matter who decides to call him out. The 50-0 record is here to stay and will keep the tenacious American unbeaten.

Author's take

For casual viewers, this number will be a tough pill to swallow but it highlights the economic importance of such fights and just how much money they bring in. So if you're looking for a lucrative career in sports, pro boxing may just be the place for you.