Mayweather wins $800,000 in gambling

Floyd Mayweather Jr.  AP PHOTO

Floyd Mayweather Jr. AP PHOTO

He’s not called “Money” for measly reasons.

When Floyd Mayweather Jr. spends money, he gets his money back.

During the weekend, the boxing welterweight champion earned $827,000 betting on the NBA Playoffs and the fight between middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin and Willy Monroe.

Mayweather posted on Instagram his wages where he bet $350,000 on a four-day period.

“The last four days have been great. I’m getting paid while watching others perform and entertain me.”

Mayweather pocketed around $180 million after beating Manny Pacquiao in their May 2 mega fight.

Not bad for some extra money. RC

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