Joe Rogan Assess the Money Troubles of Floyd Mayweather After Expensive Lifestyle Backfires

UFC commentator Joe Rogan and comedian Tony Hinchcliffe discuss the financial downfall of Floyd Mayweather.

Joe Rogan Assess the Money Troubles of Floyd Mayweather After Expensive Lifestyle Backfires

Joe Rogan weighs in on Floyd Mayweather's recent troubles (via Bad Left Hook, X)

Joe Rogan remains one of the most respected voices in the combat sports community. His Joe Rogan Experience podcast has reached millions of listeners worldwide. Rogan has often discussed Floyd Mayweather‘s career and life outside boxing. He recently addressed Mayweather’s reported financial troubles, including an IRS tax lien and felony charges in Nevada over an alleged bad-check case.

Mayweather has earned more than $1 billion during his boxing career. He reportedly earned about $250 million against Manny Pacquiao and roughly $280 million against Conor McGregor, marking the biggest paydays of his career. He founded Mayweather Promotions after leaving Top Rank, giving him greater control over fight revenue. He has also invested in commercial real estate and several luxury ventures.

Mayweather has recently faced mounting financial and legal issues. He is dealing with a $7.2 million IRS tax lien and two Nevada felony charges tied to an alleged $200,000 bad-check purchase of a luxury watch. Those developments recently led Rogan to discuss Mayweather’s situation with comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, where they examined whether his lavish lifestyle contributed to his current problems.

You would think $750 million would last you a while. He’s not even 50. Put some away. But the thing is, it’s like that lifestyle. His lifestyle was all about showing you his wealth. He’s 49. Imagine making $750 million and you’re 49. You’re broke.

Joe Rogan via JRE #2522

Rogan also referenced Mayweather’s habit of displaying his lifestyle. He mentioned Mayweather often carrying large stacks of cash while showcasing Rolex and Patek Philippe watches. Rogan and Hinchcliffe discussed how maintaining that level of spending is not something anyone can sustain forever.

That’s crazy. But Tyson talks openly about how he spent hundreds of millions of dollars, just went through it. You know, if you’re living that life where you’re just wearing diamonds everywhere and you’re buying crazy watches, and you know, Floyd does these things. You ever seen the way he’ll go into a hotel room when he’s traveling and he talks about the watches that he brought, and so he opens up suitcases with millions of dollars in watches? He just opens suitcases.

Joe Rogan via JRE #2522

Mayweather’s financial issues have extended beyond the tax lien and felony case. He was also ordered to pay more than $1 million in child support after a court declared him the legal father of a child with a former employee. The ruling added another significant financial burden during an already difficult period.

However, Rogan is not the only MMA figure to discuss Mayweather’s recent problems. UFC CEO Dana White also described the situation as disturbing and expressed concern for the former boxing champion during a Zuffa Boxing event. White added that he was willing to help in any way possible if needed.

Mayweather continued to line up major exhibition bouts despite his recent financial and legal problems. He was recently scheduled to face Mike Zambidis, while a showdown with Mike Tyson in Africa was also announced. He was also expected to rematch Manny Pacquiao in September as part of a Netflix event.

Mayweather’s bout with Zambidis was postponed due to a legal dispute, but a federal judge later allowed it to be rescheduled. His proposed rematch with Pacquiao also remains under scrutiny after the Filipino legend’s team alleged Mayweather breached their contract by calling it an exhibition.

Joe Rogan has long praised Mayweather’s skills, fight IQ, and undefeated career on his podcast and during public appearances. His latest comments reflect concern over Floyd Mayweather’s recent financial and legal troubles, closing another chapter in Rogan’s longstanding discussions about the boxing legend.

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Joe Rogan has been a key figure in the UFC for nearly three decades. He first joined the promotion in 1997 as a backstage interviewer before becoming its longtime color commentator. Over the years, Rogan has become one of the most recognizable voices while covering many of the sport’s biggest events.

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Rogan has often disagreed with the UFC despite his longtime role with the promotion. He has repeatedly raised concerns about fighter pay and argued that UFC fighters deserve greater compensation. The UFC commentator has also criticized restrictive contracts that can limit fighters’ earning opportunities.

Despite those criticisms, Rogan has consistently maintained that the UFC is the highest level of MMA competition. He recently argued that success in other promotions does not carry the same recognition as competing and winning inside the UFC.

UFC is the combat sports’ leader, and if you’re not in the UFC, I don’t care. You can go to the PFL and you can win that million dollars, but the reality is, part of what you’re doing is you’re trying to be the best, and if you’re going to be the best, you kind of have to be in the UFC.

Joe Rogan via JRE MMA Show #172

Joe Rogan’s comments also reflect his changing views on the UFC White House event. He initially called it a gimmick, but later worked on commentary and praised its execution. The episode highlighted the veteran commentator’s willingness to reconsider his views while continuing to support the UFC.

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