Floyd Mayweather's New Diet Has Him Ready for Pacquiao
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Earlier in his career, Floyd Mayweather's diet consisted of soda, pizza, and burgers. But nowadays, as the 38-year-old prepares for his superfight against challenger Manny Pacquiao on May 2, Mayweather is eating healthier — and wealthier — than ever.
According to TMZ, Mayweather is paying a personal chef $1,000 per plate to feed him as he trains for the big fight. The Las Vegas-based Chef Q — real name: Quiana Jeffries — is on call 24/7 in the run up to this Saturday, and sometimes is summoned to cook for Mayweather in the middle of the night, including at least one five-course meal at 2 a.m. for 50 people.
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She's feeding "Champ," as she calls him, a protein-packed diet full of turkey, chicken, beef, and fish. He's getting a steady stream of organic fruit juice and nothing out of a package while he prepares for the rugged Pacquiao. Carbs are kept to a minimum.
Mayweather and his chef regularly post her food porn creations on Instagram, in case you were wondering what a $1,000 oxtail looks like, or how good a $1,000 plate of avocado baked eggs, candied maple bacon, and mango pico de gallo looks.
Here are some other highlights from the Mayweather diet:
· Fried turkey hot dogs smothered in barbecue sauce· Teriyaki chicken with pineapple pico de gallo· Pepper steak, yellow rice, and braised cabbage· Chicken Alfredo with homemade wheat pasta and fresh broccoli· Cucumber cups stuffed with spicy crab mousse
Mayweather took home $105 million last year and his career earnings now top $400 million, with his biggest payday coming Saturday. So if anyone can afford a decent meal, it's him.