World’s richest athletes: Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr tops the list

Floyd Mayweather Jr. made at least $73.5 million in 2013 for his two boxing matches making him the highest-paid athlete in the world according to ESPN the Magazine. This list differs from that put out each year by Forbes.com, which includes both salaries and endorsements.

Aaron Rodgers is the highest-paid among the “Big 4” North American sports leagues, taking home $40 million in 2013, including a $35 million signing bonus as part of his new contract. Here are some of the highest-paid from 2013:



> Aaron Rodgers (football) - $40.0 million

> Zlatan Ibrahimovic (soccer) - $35.0 million

> Matthew Stafford (football) - $31.5 million

> Matt Ryan (football) - $30.0 million

> Joe Flacco (football) - $30.0 million

> Zack Greinke (baseball) - $28.0 million

> Fernando Alonso (F1 racing) - $27.5 million

> Tony Romo (football) - $26.5 million

> Wayne Rooney (soccer) - $26.0 million

> Ryan Howard (baseball)/ Calvin Johnson (football)/ Cliff Lee (baseball) / Peyton Manning (football) - $25.0 million