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Floyd Mayweather Jr. wins big bet on Terence Crawford in Canelo fight

The 50-0 boxing legend had a winning night betting on the undefeated underdog Crawford.
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Floyd Mayweather looks on during the first half between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Atlanta Hawks in a semifinal of the 2024 Emirates NBA Cup at T-Mobile Arena
Floyd Mayweather looks on during the first half between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Atlanta Hawks in a semifinal of the 2024 Emirates NBA Cup at T-Mobile Arena | Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Floyd Mayweather Jr. bet on the underdog Terence Crawford to beat the super middleweight legend Canelo Alvarez last night at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. He backed the right fighter and made some big money while doing so.

The 48-year-old Mayweather Jr. is gearing up for his own super fight now that his career dominating weight classes like Crawford are over. He’s set to fight the legendary Mike Tyson some time in the spring of 2026.

While he awaits that fight, he watched another legend cement his status as an all-time great in Crawford after he defeated Canelo by unanimous decision to become the first undisputed champion at three weight classes in the four-belt era and bring his record to 42-0.

RELATED: Terence Crawford's payday vs. Canelo is shockingly lower for Netflix fight

Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvare
Crawford landed some big shots on Canelo. | Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

It’s well known Mayweather Jr. is a big gambler and has his main residence in Vegas. He bets big on sporting events and is famous for always walking around with $1 million cash on him. He’s shown of millions in cash as well on social media.

It’s estimated Mayweather Jr. has made $1.2-$1.5 billion in his boxing career. He can afford to place some bets. And bet he did on Crawford with a $50k wager at +148 odds on the underdog that netted him a $74k win.

RELATED: Terence Crawford disses Canelo with cocky statement gift before Netflix fight

Mayweather Jr. and Crawford never fought each other in their perfect careers. Mayweather Jr. is considered the best of his generation, while now it’s Crawford’s time to shine.

Mayweather recognized greatness and made some money off him as well.

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Matt Ryan
MATT RYAN

Matt Ryan is a dedicated sports journalist with over 20 years of experience in digital and linear media. After receiving a Masters in Journalism from USC, he’s worked for Fox Sports, NBC Sports, Yahoo Sports, USA Today Sports Media Group, and Bally Sports, while holding various leadership roles along the way.

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