The unbeaten pound-for-pound king, 38, showcased some of his brilliant best in easily outpointing a game Andre Berto at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Pundits and rivals in the welterweight division said before the fight that they believed Mayweather, the highest-earning sportsman in the world, would carry on to go for the magic 50-0.
Critics accused Mayweather of bigging up the quit talk to sell tickets for a fight against a rank outsider that had failed to capture the public interest.
But Mayweather -- widely acknowledged as the best boxer of his generation - was adamant it was time to let someone else grab the limelight.
"I've been in this sport 19 years, been a world champion 18 years, broke all the records," he said, moments after collapsing to his knees in the middle of the ring.
"My 49-0 record is a part of boxing. Records are made to be broken," added Mayweather, who has retired once before.
"Hopefully someday we can find the next Floyd Mayweather.
"Now it's time to spend time with my family and children, make sure they get the proper education.
"I'm leaving the sport with all my faculties; I'm still sharp and smart.
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