As a subject matter expert in sports analytics, I can provide you with the information regarding the highest paid athlete in 2016. According to Forbes' annual list of highest-paid athletes, which takes into account both salary and endorsements, the top spot for 2016 was held by
Floyd Mayweather. Mayweather, a professional boxer, earned an estimated $285 million in 2016, largely due to his lucrative fight against Manny Pacquiao, which was one of the highest-grossing fights in the history of the sport.
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