Forbes –Usain Bolt among world’s richest athletes

Usain Bolt is amongst the top 100 richest sportsmen  according to Forbes Magazine,.

Bolt, holds down the number 63 spot with US$20.3 million.

According to Forbes Magazine, the triple world record holder made over US$20 million in 2011 through endorsement deals .
His biggest sponsorship deal is with Puma and pays about US$9 million annually.

the number opne spot goes to boxer Floyd Mayweather jr.

Mayweather nicknamed 'money' made $85 million for two fights last year.

Welterweigh boxer Pacquiao, is second on the list at $62 million from earnings and endorsements.

Tiger Woods made $59.4 million to place third.

Lebron James of the Miami Heat is 4th at $53 million and is one of 13 basketball players on the list.