Mayweather vs. Pacquiao Winner: Purse Details and Review of Marquee Fight

In the end, Floyd Mayweather Jr. was simply too good for Manny Pacquiao. The undefeated American boxer put together another master class on how to control a fight. The result is a 48-0 record, a greatly enhanced legacy and a massive payday for both sides.

Mayweather won by unanimous decision. Pacquiao (57-6-2) had sporadic moments where he was able to land some combinations and excite a crowd firmly in his favor—not nearly enough of those flurries to convince the judges he deserved to pull off the upset, though.

David Kull of ESPN provided a look at the final scorecard:

"Money" used his legendary defensive prowess to thwart off any sustained attacks from Pacquiao. "Pac-Man," who was later revealed to have a shoulder injury, didn't showcase nearly enough consistent power to threaten the five-division world champion.

While the injury may have played a role, Pacquiao's remaining pop was in question even before the fight. His last knockout came all the way back in 2009 against Miguel Cotto. He wasn't able to find that vintage form on Saturday night.

If Pac-Man is looking for something to cheer himself up after the loss, the payday should help.

Exact purse numbers aren't yet known. That said, John Branch of The New York Times reported that late estimates pegged the number at around $300 million. A 60-40 split would give Mayweather $180 million and Pacquiao $120 million.

Matthew Rocco of Fox Business noted Top Rank CEO Bob Arum said the number could reach $400 million by the time all the revenue was tabulated.

The fighters won't see all of that income, of course. Katie Lobosco of CNN Money states the tax rate on that much cash is 39.6 percent. Based on Mayweather's projected $180 million, federal income taxes would carve out about $71 million.

That's still not a bad number for 36 minutes of action, though.

Afterward, SportsCenter passed along comments from Pacquiao. He didn't agree with the result:

Mayweather's style of fighting can leave opponents feeling that way. He uses substance over flash and, while it may not lead to the most entertaining bouts, it's highly effective. The judges clearly felt he came out on top in the long-awaited encounter, and rightfully so.

The future for him is less certain. For now, he's talking about walking away from the sport after his next fight in September, as noted by Brett Okamoto of ESPN:

With the end nearing, it's a good thing he was finally about to reach an agreement with Pacquiao. If they would have retired before facing off it would have left a major hole in their resumes. Mayweather improved his with the victory.

Although it's probably too soon to rule out a rematch, it doesn't seem necessary. The result wasn't controversial or even particularly close. Mayweather made a statement in the ring and should move forward to take on a fresh face.

The superfight was certainly lucrative. Whether it warranted all of the immense hype in recent weeks depends on individual expectations.