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Big Money Makers
This week Forbes magazine released a list of the 100 highest paid athletes in the world, with undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. taking the top spot. In the past year, Mayweather made a whopping $85 million. Keep reading to see where the top 15 African-American and Latino athletes ranked and visit Forbes.com to see the complete list. —Britt Middleton
#1 Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Professional Boxer
Total earnings: $85 million
Salary/winnings: $85 million
Endorsements: $0
(Photo: Al Bello/Getty Images)
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