#1 of 10 World’s Highest-Paid Athletes In 2014 And How They Made Their Money

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#1 Floyd Mayweather Total Earnings: $105 million Salary/winnings: $105 million Endorsements: $0 

Mayweather is the first athlete besides Tiger Woods to earn $100 million in Forbes’ annual tally of the highest-paid athletes. His September 2013 fight against Canelo Alvarez set records for highest pay-per-view gross ($150 million), live gate ($20 million) and total revenue (roughly $200 million). The Canelo fight marked the second bout in the blockbuster 30-month, six fight deal he signed with Showtime in 2013.

   

#2 of 10 World’s Highest-Paid Athletes In 2014 And How They Made Their Money

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#2 Cristiano Ronaldo Total Earnings: $80 million Salary/winnings: $52 million Endorsements: $28 million 

The Portugal and Real Madrid star was voted the sport’s most valuable player in the world in 2013, the second time in his career, after scoring 69 goals in 59 club and country competitions. Real Madrid rewarded him with a record 5-year contract worth $206 million.