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Footballers, golfers, tennis players, boxers all make a pretty neat wage packet. But which one rules the world's rich list? There's a general consensus that NBA players are one of the highest paid athletes in the world - is there any truth in that?

Manny Pacquiao put himself back in the big-time boxing picture with a strong decision over opponent Brandon Rios. The judges were unanimous in the dominance Pacquiao showed, although in disagreement by a small amount. One judge had him pitching a shutout, 120-108, while the other judges had it 119-109 and 118-1110. There is little question that Pacquiao is ready for more big-time fights, although one against Floyd Mayweather Jr. remains a longshot. Here is a round-by-round look at the bout: