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Mayweather KOs Tiger to top rich list
Undefeated boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather has been named the world's highest-paid athlete by Forbes magazine.
Forbes estimates Mayweather will make $114 million this financial year through prizemoney, sponsorship and endorsements. His earnings are ranked ahead of football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.
Golf great Tiger Woods was sport's highest earner in 2013, but lost ground due to the end of a video game deal and a debilitating back injury. (Getty Images)
2. Cristiano Ronaldo (football): $85,200,0000
3. LeBron James (basketball): $77,060,000
4. Lionel Messi (football): $68,900,000
5. Kobe Bryant (basketball): $65,500,000
6. Tiger Woods (golf): $65,200,000
7. Roger Federer (tennis): $59,900,000
8. Phil Mickelson (golf): $56,700,000
9. Rafael Nadal (Tennis): $47,400,000
10. Matt Ryan (NFL): $46,700,000
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