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Floyd Mayweather Jr tops 'Forbes' list of world's highest-paid sportsmen

Floyd Mayweather Jr is named by Forbes as the world's highest-paid sportsman from the last 12 months.

American boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr has been named by Forbes as the world's highest-paid sportsman for the second year in a row.

The 38-year-old, who is regarded as the best pound-for-pound fighter of his generation, earned £194m in the last 12 months.

The majority of Mayweather's income came from last month's victory over Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas, where he won unanimously on points.

The boxer's Filipino opponent was named second in Forbes's list after acquiring £103.4m in the last year, while Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has been placed third with a sum of £51.4m.

The sportsmen's overall income includes salaries, appearance fees, bonuses and endorsements.

Forbes top-10 highest-paid sportsmen:

1. Floyd Mayweather, US, Boxing = $300m (£194m)
2. Manny Pacquiao, Philippines, Boxing = $160m (£103.4m)
3. Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal, Football = $79.6m (£51.4m)
4. Lionel Messi, Argentina, Football = $73.8m (£47.7m)
5. Roger Federer, Switzerland, Tennis = $67m (£43.3m)
6. LeBron James, US, Basketball = $64.8m (£41.9m)
7. Kevin Durant, US, Basketball = $54.1m (£35m)
8. Phil Mickelson, US, Golf = $50.8m (£32.8m)
9. Tiger Woods, US, Golf = $50.6m (£32.7m)
10. Kobe Bryant, US, Basketball = $49.5m (£32m)

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