Mayweather: I'm more than the American Dream
The boxer returned to comparisons with other athletes, giving the impression that he considers himself undervalued by the wider sporting world.
American boxer Floyd Mayweather, recently named as one of the top boxers of all time, has spoken about his legacy and what he has achieved in the sport, suggesting that his feats have no equal in sport this century.
The fighter known as 'Money' also spoke about his earnings and wealth, having been a Pay-Per-View star and the richest boxer in history.
"I wanted my dad to be proud of me first. Before anything. When my dad would say that 'my son will break all the records,' that stuck with me," Mayweather told the Pivot podcast.
"On top of that, I wanted my own people to be proud of me. There's nothing like that feeling. I'm more than the 'American Dream.' I'm my own boss. I do what I want to do, and I say what I want to say. If I feel that something is not right, then I'm going to speak on it.
"I changed the whole dynamic of how athletes get paid. I've been fighting since Michael Jordan was playing basketball. I was undefeated from then to now. LeBron James' career is almost over, and I'm still getting paid."
The boxer returned to comparisons with other athletes, giving the impression that he considers himself undervalued by the wider sporting world.
"A lot of times when I be seeing these different athletes, like 'Oh this athlete got Athlete of the Decade.' I'm like, 'Well sh**, do I get Athlete of the Century?'"
Money also commented on the allegations from YouTuber-turned-boxer Logan Paul that he is still owed his share of the earnings from their exhibition bout back in June 2021. He suggested that if Paul knew the boxing world better, he would be taking the situation more calmly.
"This comes with the territory," said Mayweather.
"To them, that's real money, and I like the YouTubers. The money on the back end, though, from pay-per-view, that takes a while.
"Nothing comes right away. I'm still collecting checks from fights seven or eight years ago. They just hate when the table is turned. Be happy with the biggest payday you ever got in your life."