A Risky Ride : Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather

This post was co-authored by Jeremy Hoffman

Floyd Mayweather is the world’s greatest boxer, one of the most recognizable athletes, and according to Forbes is the world’s highest paid athlete. Mostly described as cocky and arrogant, Mayweather’s pedigree in his sport in undeniable. He is a bettor’s nightmare, as Vegas refuses to give his fights any bettor friendly odds. So how does a man like Mayweather choose to spend his free time? Mostly buying cars and gambling on sports, other than his own. Taking a look at his twitter profile it becomes clear he has a passion for spending his money on the world’s most expensive cars and placing high risk bets on sporting events. Mayweather’s personality is often questioned, and his lifestyle is often frowned upon. Like the man or not, when you are worth $280 Million it’s pretty easy to blow your money on cars and betting.

Floyd Mayweather, as a boxer, is arguably the greatest defensive fighter of all time. As a sport better, defensive is the opposite word to describe him. Living in Vegas, Mayweather is a constant at the many casinos sportsbooks. Often placing bets upwards of $1 million. This is another reason many dislike the champion boxer. Mayweather often posts pictures of his winning bet slips on his twitter page, causing discussion for his lack of restraint with his money. He has had his share of legal issues, including failure to pay child support, and filing for bankruptcy, causing many to feel his gambling is irresponsible. Often getting grief for never putting his losing slips on the internet, Mayweather claimed for years to have never lost a bet, many times saying his betting record matched in boxing record, undefeated. The truth is, with his frequency in Vegas Casinos he has obviously lost a few bets. Dermot Hunt, a professional poker player, followed Mayweather’s tweets about gambling for two years. Click here to see Hunt’s article, stating the many high priced bets Mayweather placed, and what games he placed them on. With his history of legal troubles, and his successful career coming to an end, maybe it’s not the smartest idea to risk $8.4 million on the Super Bowl (he lost). The man has a passion, and he’s not afraid to show the world. When you have the money, why not risk it and try to make more. This is one of the many reasons people dislike Floyd Mayweather. This is one of the many reasons I LOVE Floyd Mayweather. He is a degenerate gambler just like me. He doesn’t care who wins, but rather that they covered the spread. If I was worth over $200 million at least half of that would go to sports betting. Like the guy or not, he’s one of the greatest boxers of all time, he’s worth more money than you, and he’s not afraid to risk a few million to make a casual Sunday football game way more exciting.

And he is not someone that seeks thrill and enjoyment only in his sports life. Outside that world, he also has the hobby of buying the world’s most exciting and expensive cars. Mayweather not only has the world’s most expensive cars he has multiple versions of them. He is certainly not like many other celebrities or millionaires and this is why. He not only has multiple versions of expensive cars, he has color coordinated them. With 14 Rolls Royce’s, Buggati’s, Bentley’s, Lamborghini’s, Mercedes, Maybach’s and Ferrari’s, what else could he do other than make them his own? His unique set of white cars in Miami and set of black cars in Vegas helps his followers know where he’s at. His insane sports life definitely matches his set of garages with 88 cars! Just like his posts on twitter regarding his bets he models with his own cars; when he has so much he needs to show it. Just to let the people around him know he is near he has ‘Money Mayweather’ stamped on the back of most of his cars. He is like no other person on this planet; he is more than just a boxer, a gambler or a car enthusiast. Tony Manfred from the Business Insider explains this more clearly through a series of pictures.

Floyd Mayweather has a great gift, which is to box, but he has an even greater talent which is spending money. Whether it is in the casinos in Vegas or creating a lavish life of luxury, he is definitely doing it well. This man has eyes all over his boxing career, cars and most importantly, his money because in the end he spends it like an art.

Nissan Altima; The Race Car?

 

The Nissan Altima is usually known as the everyday commuter car. This mid-seized sedan is usually compared to the Honda Accord or Toyota Camry. When speaking of these cars the term  ‘sport’ does not come to mind. In the Nissan Altima commercial above, Altima owners are asked to take a ride in the all new Altima race car. In actual fact, the Altima is the ordinary street car disguised as a race track car with an exterior shell and race car interior. Nissan coneys its audience that their new Altima can sit in the same class as a fun sports four door car.

I believe the advert hits the mark by creating a race event and a thrilling, exhilarating experience. All of this convinces the viewer that the Altima is fun ride. Asking the participants to sign up, wear safety gear and most convincing having a race car driver are key factors to the persuasion. In the end, the participants get out and see the car stripped down to an ordinary mid sized Nissan Altima.

Although the commercial is very convincing due to its response from the passengers; how valid is their reaction. The passengers seem like they average daily commuters that have no experience sitting in a sports car. When watching the commercial we can see that the interior of the Altima still has its 3 passenger seats in the back, which would never be in a race car. They cleverly disguised the interior with foil on the ceiling and a massive mechanical contraption on the front dash, which actually looks like a complete joke. How did they not catch that out? Motor Trend points out some key feature about the commercial in their overview.

The Nissan Altima sales have increased significantly recently, reporting their 4th million sold in the US! But, how many of the new owners knew that their Altima is race track car?