This archive report was first published on 26 December 2019.
Forbes has released its list of the highest-paid athletes of the decade, with retired American boxer Floyd Mayweather taking the top spot.
Mayweather earned a staggering $915 million between 2010 and 2019, largely due to his high-profile fights with Manny Pacquiao and Conor McGregor.
He edged out Cristiano Ronaldo, who came in second with $800 million in earnings, and Lionel Messi, who took third place with $750 million.
The list also features other notable athletes, including LeBron James, Roger Federer, and Tiger Woods.
Here are the top 10 highest-paid athletes of the decade, as reported by Forbes:
