Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao: American puts financial security for his family before unbeaten record

The 38-year-old is unbeaten in 47 fights but views his personal fortune of more than £325m with more satisfaction

Floyd Mayweather said: ‘My daughter can’t eat no zero, can’t spend a boxing record’ (Reuters)

Floyd Mayweather will view his success in providing financial security for his family as a greater achievement than retiring undefeated.

The 38-year-old faces long-term rival Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas this weekend to decide who is the greatest boxer of their generation. Mayweather, who calls himself “Money”, is unbeaten in 47 fights but views his personal fortune in excess of £325m with more satisfaction.

“Right now I’m TBE [the best ever] and after this fight I will still be TBE. One fight against Pacquiao doesn’t define my career,” he said.

“The great thing about my career has been that I’m a smart businessman. Let’s talk about that.

“A 19-year career with no punishment on the body and hundreds of millions of dollars in the bank? That’s something to talk about.

“Absolutely the money means more to me than the unbeaten record – my daughter can’t eat no zero. She can’t spend a boxing record.

“The money is to make sure that my children and my children’s children are secure and that they’re OK. That’s the most important thing.”

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