Floyd Mayweather Jr. Top Earning Athlete in 2013

Floyd Mayweather Jr. Top Earning Athlete in 2013


Floyd Mayweather Jr., is the highest earning American athlete for the second year in a row, according to Sports Illustrated magazine.

Mayweather is projected to make a minimum of $90 million this year, but could earn as much as $128 million.

The list compiled by Sports Illustrated combines salary, endorsements, and winnings to determine an athlete’s yearly earnings.

This year, four out of the top five athletes on the list are African-American. Number two on the list is LeBron James.

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