- Pro boxer posted an Instagram picture of the Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita
- Already owns eight supercars including three Ferraris and a Porsche
- Athlete is the highest paid sportsman in the world, according to Forbes
Floyd Mayweather has splashed out £3million ($4.8m) on an ultra-car so rare there are only two in the world.
The
American pro boxer, nicknamed the 'Money Man', posted a picture of
himself sat on the bonnet of the silver Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita on
Saturday.
In a caption uploaded alongside the image, the 38-year-old wrote: 'My new 4.8 million dollar car.'
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Mayweather (pictured with his Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita) has splashed out £3million ($4.8m) on the ultra-car
The car is the second of just two and it goes from 0-60 in 2.9 seconds, with a top speed of 250mph
It will add to Mayweather's £35million
($54m) collection of 'toys', which includes three Ferraris, a Porsche, a
Lamborghini, three Bugattis and a £30m ($47m) Gulfstream V private jet
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He added: 'Koenigsegg made only two Trevita's for the world and this is No.2 of 2.'
The
car will add to his £35m ($54m) collection of 'toys', which includes
three Ferraris, a Porsche, a Lamborghini, three Bugattis and a £30m
($47m) Gulfstream V private jet.
Mayweather is the highest-paid sportsman in the world, earning around £191m ($300m) a year.
Obi
Okeke, who helps Mayweather look after his collection, told MailOnline
that the undefeated champion was just 48 hours away from clinching the
deal on the ultra-rare car in June.
The American boxer couldn't help bragging about his latest acquisition on Instagram (above and below)
Mayweather boasted that Koenigsegg is an 'ultra boutique' car manufacturer for the super-rich
His car (pictured) is the only USA-spec Terevita in the world. It has black and white trim and a silver body
'Who wants to come out and play?' The car's engine (pictured) has a maximum speed of 250mph
His latest purchase can go from zero to 60mph in just 2.9 seconds and has a staggering maximum speed of 250mph.
The sports star has previously boasted about his incredible collection on Instagram.
In
one snap of him next to his fleet of supercars - as well as his private
jet - he wrote: 'Welcome to my toy world! Who wants to come out and
play?'
The pro boxer is currently preparing for the 49th fight of his career.
Mayweather (pictured in his fight with
Manny Pacquiao in May this year) is the highest-paid sportsman in the
world, earning £191m ($300m) a year
Mayweather while out shopping for cars late last year, flanked by an orange Mercedes and a Ferrari
Mayweather (right) shows off two of his Bugattis, which each set him back £1.5m ($2.4m)
Mayweather posted a picture of himself
with a Bentley Flying Spur back in 2013 on Twitter, alongside the
message: 'Enjoying my night'
Mayweather poses, arms outstretched, as he celebrates his wealth after earning £191m ($300m) in just one year
He is due to take on two-time Welterweight champion Andre Berto later this year.
Mayweather has also previously shared photographs of himself draped in ‘bling’ jewellery and posing next to wads of cash.
He was also pictured, arms outstretched, in front of a '$300m' sign after finding out his earnings from last year.
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