Floyd took to social media to flaunt a cheque of his earnings which is at least $100m (£77.6m) from the super-fight – though that could rise to as high as $350m (£271m).
The behind-the-scenes video also showed the WBC Money Belt Mayweather walks away with following the 10th round stoppage of Irish UFC fighter McGregor at the T-Mobile Arena.
Although Mayweather is guaranteed $100m, this is expected to rise to around $200m (£155.2m) by the time ticket sales, pay-per-view income and other royalties are factored in.
Mayweather even suggested that sum could be even higher, saying post-fight: ‘If I see an opportunity to make $300m or $350m in 36 minutes, why not?’
McGregor is assured of $30m (£23.3m) – still 10 times his highest purse in UFC – but that is expected to rise to $75m (£58.2m) once the extras are added.
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