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Floyd Mayweather has strict tipping rule for pilots on private jet that he believes everyone should follow

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Updated 19:48 7 May 2025 GMT+1Published 19:46 7 May 2025 GMT+1

Floyd Mayweather has strict tipping rule for pilots on private jet that he believes everyone should follow

Floyd Mayweather urged everybody who owns a private jet to do the same.

Nasir Jabbar

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Floyd Mayweather has a strict tipping rule for pilots on his private jet that he believes everyone should follow.

Mayweather enjoyed a legendary professional boxing career before walking away from the sport in 2017.

He went his entire pro career undefeated, beating the likes of Canelo Alvarez, Manny Pacquiao and Conor McGregor.

The former pound-for-pound king fought under the apt moniker of 'Money' during the latter stages of his career, having previously been nicknamed 'Pretty Boy'.

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He made millions during his storied career, bagging mega purses from his super-fights that generated a boat load of cash through gate receipts and pay-per-view revenue.

Naturally, Mayweather made plenty of outlandish purchases, including a private jet.

He purchased a Gulfstream G650 in 2018, which cost a whopping $50 million.

It is a white-coloured business aviation model and has several unique features, including up to four living areas.

Floyd Mayweather owns a couple of private jets. Image: Getty
Floyd Mayweather owns a couple of private jets. Image: Getty

Mayweather owns a couple of private jets after revealing he doesn't fly with his bodyguards.

The 48-year-old likes to fly privately and after every trip, he likes to tip his pilots.

In 2023, he revealed that he tipped his pilot $1,000 after they navigated turbulence.

Speaking in a video, Mayweather urged everybody who owns a private jet that they should always tip their pilots.

"Today, I tipped my pilots $1,000 apiece because it was kind of rough," he said.

"Everybody that has got their own jet, you've always got to tip your pilots no matter what."

Mayweather added: "I don't care if it's $200 or $2,000, you've got to tip your pilot."

Mayweather has a team of private pilots, and he sees them as family not just employees.

"I’ve built friendship with these guys, I don’t look at them as just employees, these are my friends, family," he explained.

"We talk, we communicate, they’re part of my life so they have to enjoy the experiences also. They can’t just fly and don’t be able to enjoy the experience."

Featured Image Credit: Floyd Mayweather

Topics: Boxing, Floyd Mayweather

Nasir Jabbar
Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Darren Till. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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