Mayweather's company files for '50' trademarks
Floyd Mayweather might be thinking about coming out of retirement more than he is letting on.
Mayweather told Showtime on Saturday that while he's happy to be retired, he has "been talking with CBS and Showtime" about a potential return, "and you never know."
The company owned by Mayweather, who said he was discussing guarantees that would top $100 million if he returned, filed for trademarks to "TMT 50" and "TBE 50" on April 21, ESPN.com has learned. Records recently posted on the U.S. Patent & Trademark website confirm the filings.
Floyd Mayweather still is happily retired but admitted to having comeback talks with CBS and Showtime and said the numbers being floated for his return would have to be "upwards of nine figures."
"TMT" stands for "The Money Team" and "TBE" stands for "The Best Ever." If Mayweather fights again, it would be fight No. 50 of his career.
Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe could not immediately be reached for comment.
Mayweather Promotions is among the most aggressive athlete businesses, when it comes to dreaming up and seeking to protect trademarks. The company has more than 35 trademarks and has filed for more than 140 others.
Mayweather earned more than $220 million for his fight against Manny Pacquiao in May, a single-fight record take in boxing history. But his time in the ring ended with a sputter against Andre Berto in September, as pay-per-view sales were the worst in the six-fight deal with Showtime that completed his career.
Despite that ending and despite his tying Rocky Marciano's undefeated record of 49-0, Mayweather had insisted he would stay retired -- until he opened the door for a return with his comments Saturday.
Still don't necessarily think it means we get a 50th fight soon (personally wondering how a non-Pacquiao fight nets Mayweather the 9 figures he mentioned). Mayweather as a smart businessman is preparing that it may happen and will be ready to cash in big inside the ring and outside of it off a 50th fight if it happens. Dude is a good businessman.
we out chea