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'Money Mayweather' makes hay in world's richest fight

Victory over McGregor earns him perfect 50-0 record with takings seen exceeding US$200m

Published Sun, Aug 27, 2017 · 09:50 PM

    Las Vegas

    BY the looks of things, retirement was treating Floyd Mayweather well. He had a stable of boxers to promote, businesses, including a new strip club, to run, and a vast collection of luxury cars to enjoy.

    But there is a reason he embraces the nickname "Money Mayweather": His brand was built as much on personality and spectacle as on skills in the boxing ring.

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