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Forbes: Floyd Mayweather is Highest-Paid Athlete

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(June 11, 2014) — Floyd Mayweather is at the top of Forbes’ 2014 list of highest-paid athletes.

Mayweather made $105 million over the past 12 months, according to an article posted on Forbes’ website Wednesday.

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This marks Mayweather’s second time topping Forbes’ list, according to a release.  He was also named highest-paid athlete by Sports Illustrated and ESPN The Magazine in both 2012 and 2013 .

“I’m humbled and extremely fortunate to be recognized by Forbes as the highest-paid athlete once again,” the boxer said in a release.