Floyd Mayweather announces he is ‘un-retiring’: “I will set more records”

Floyd Mayweather has announced he plans to make a shock return to professional boxing.

Mayweather last fought professionally in August 2017 when he defeated MMA fighter Conor McGregor in their crossover bout, as the American retired with a perfect 50-0 record.

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He has taken part in a number of exhibitions since then, with one of them even set to come this year when he is scheduled to meet fellow boxing icon Mike Tyson, with it reported this week that the bout will take place in the Congo in April.

Mayweather isn’t stopping there with his boxing plans though, after it was announced he has signed an exclusive agreement with CSI Sports/FIGHT SPORTS to resume his professional boxing career.

The five-weight world champion is now 48-years-old, but he has explained why he is making the decision to return.

“I still have what it takes to set more records in the sport of boxing – from my upcoming Mike Tyson event to my next professional fight afterwards – no one will generate a bigger gate, have a larger global broadcast audience and generate more money with each event – then my events. And I plan to keep doing it with my global media partner, CSI Sports/FIGHT SPORTS.”

CSI Sports/FIGHT SPORTS co-founders Richard and Craig Miele also commented on the news.

“Signing Floyd Mayweather to un-retire after he captures another world-wide audience with his Mike Tyson match-up, highlights our commitment to providing our global audience with the most high-profile fighters in the sport.

“Floyd will once again continue to dominate boxing with the biggest audience and highest gross events of all time, and we are proud and privileged to be able to do with our global team at CSI Sports/FIGHT SPORTS.

“We look forward to even more announcements that will excite fans and continue to build the sport in 2026!”

Mayweather will first go ahead with his exhibition with Tyson, but now a surprise comeback on the professional stage also awaits.

Floyd Mayweather Saves Al Haymon From Public Embarrassment Amid $340M Showtime Lawsuit Tied to Pacquiao, McGregor Fights

Floyd Mayweather has a friendly bout scheduled against Mike Tyson this spring. Ideally, the boxing world should be buzzing around the apparently mismatched exhibition. But it is not. As often happens in Mayweather’s case, conversations mostly center on money. In a notable development, the world’s richest boxer decided to file a $340 million lawsuit against Showtime Networks and its former president, Stephen Espinoza.

Years ago, the partnership produced some of Mayweather’s most iconic fights, including the bout against Manny Pacquiao and later with Conor McGregor. Adding intrigue to the turn of events now drawing attention across the boxing world is that recent reports suggest Floyd Mayweather may have gone easier on one of the figures included in the lawsuit – his former manager, PBC boss Al Haymon.

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Floyd Mayweather may overlook former manager in legal action vs. Showtime

Dana Rafael revealed the development through a tweet. Posting the full 25-page filing on his official X account, the award-winning journalist wrote, “Floyd Mayweather sues Showtime & Stephen Espinoza for $340M, claiming they assisted Al Haymon, his former manager, of stealing that much from him.”

The tweet immediately caught the attention of users. One wondered why Mayweather chose to go after Showtime and Espinoza but spare Haymon. In response, Rafael added, “Based on what I’m told, Floyd has already quietly settled with Haymon. I don’t know that for sure, but that’s the word.”

While Rafael may have shared what his sources relayed, another user offered a different angle. According to that user, people close to the situation said Al Haymon had contracts structured well in advance to protect him from lawsuits down the road.

It may still take time before clearer details about the multi-million-dollar litigation emerge.

Mayweather’s court fight surprises network boss Stephen Espinoza

In the lawsuit, Mayweather claimed Showtime and Espinoza colluded with his former manager, Al Haymon, to misappropriate fight earnings. The damages sought are reportedly around $340 million, which Mayweather believes represents his share from some of the biggest fights he participated in, including the Mayweather–Pacquiao bout and the Mayweather–McGregor fight. Reportedly, Mayweather made approximately $600 million from the 2016 Pacquiao fight alone.

Stephen Espinoza weighed in on the lawsuit. A lawyer himself, he was careful not to comment on legal specifics that could potentially prove self-incriminating. Speaking with Compass on the Beat, he said he had yet to review the lawsuit. “I have not seen the paperwork,” he said before adding, “I’ve seen the reports, I’ve seen the descriptions, and as usual, the attorneys don’t want me out there publicly saying it.”

Emphasizing his reputation, Espinoza said he had acted fairly in all his dealings. “I’m proud of my reputation. I think it’s one of integrity,” the former Showtime president said. “I’ve never done anything to make sure that a fighter got less than every penny that he deserved.”

Still, Espinoza could not hide his surprise at the development. Being sued shocked him personally, and he said he does not fully understand why Mayweather is pursuing legal action against him.

What continues to draw attention is the timing of Mayweather’s lawsuit. It came nine years after he fought his last professional bout, the 50th, against Conor McGregor. So what pushed the boxing great to pursue legal action now?

With multiple reports hinting at possible financial strain for the former world champion and Olympian, some believe money pressure, rather than newly discovered wrongdoing, could be behind the move. Fans will have to follow closely as further developments emerge in this massive legal fight.

Boxing icon Floyd Mayweather hit with multiple lawsuits over alleged $330K unpaid rent and high-end jewelry bills

Floyd Mayweather’s post-retirement life has not been as pleasant as expected. The undefeated champion is now facing multiple lawsuits tied to alleged unpaid rent and luxury jewelry transactions, which have placed scrutiny on his finances and business dealings. The legal actions arrive despite Mayweather’s long-standing image as one of the highest-paid athletes in sports history.

Court filings from New York and Florida outline claims involving a Manhattan luxury residence and high-value jewelry purchases. Together, the cases paint a detailed picture of contractual disputes that have escalated into formal litigation, with alleged unpaid amounts stretching well beyond six figures.

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Floyd Mayweather faces new legal trouble over unpaid rent and jewelry

At the center of the dispute is a duplex apartment at the Baccarat Hotel and Residences in Midtown Manhattan. The 4,629-square-foot unit, spanning two floors, reportedly carried a monthly rent of $100,000. According to the lawsuit filed by property owners Leila and David Centner, Mayweather fell behind on payments for several months, per NY Post.
Leila Centner told Business Insider that when she raised the issue with Mayweather in December, “He was surprised,” adding that he “had no idea he was that far behind.” She said Mayweather made one $100,000 payment but failed to clear the remaining balance or respond to follow-up communication.

The lawsuit seeks $337,736.13, a figure that includes unpaid rent, late fees, and adjustments for a security deposit and partial payment. Real estate agent Rena Kliot confirmed that the property has since been vacated and is expected to be re-listed for sale or rent in the coming months.

Two additional lawsuits have emerged from Miami-based jewelers. AJ’s Jewelry alleges that Mayweather took possession of luxury watches and gold chains worth approximately $1.675 million during two visits last August, agreeing to pay at a later date.
According to the filing, only $300,000 was paid, and five checks issued between August and November allegedly bounced. In a separate federal case, jeweler Leonard Sulaymanov has accused Mayweather and associate Jona Rechnitz of failing to honor a settlement tied to $3.9 million in watches and jewelry, further complicating the boxer’s growing list of financial disputes, per Complex.

Floyd Mayweather sued Showtime for $340 million

While defending himself in rent and jewelry disputes, Mayweather has also launched legal action of his own. The former champion filed a lawsuit against Showtime Networks and former executive Stephen Espinoza, seeking more than $340 million in alleged missing earnings.

The complaint claims the funds were misappropriated through “a long-running and elaborate scheme of financial fraud,” involving hidden accounts and lack of transparency tied to Mayweather’s biggest pay-per-view events. Mayweather says he is owed “at least” $340 million from his reported $1.2 billion in career fight purses.

Showtime’s parent company has denied the allegations, calling the claims without legal or factual merit.

Rapper 50 Cent mocks Floyd Mayweather

The legal drama quickly spilled onto social media. Rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson mocked Mayweather following news of the Showtime lawsuit, posting a photo alongside a caption that read, “Oh no, don’t cry now, champ, they beat you out of $320 million.”

Jackson added, “I told you, let me read the contracts now, lace up.”

Mayweather is certainly under the weather in terms of the legal spotlight. Further details on the lawsuits await.

Floyd Mayweather Mourns Close Friend’s Passing Amid $340M Showtime Lawsuit Drama

While Floyd Mayweather’s persona is often seen as a tough guy, he also share emotional connection with his friends. And that is quite visible, as amid legal drama, the boxing legend is mourning the passing of a good friend.

Following a successful professional boxing career, Floyd Mayweather enjoys a luxury lifestyle. And as he enjoys that lifestyle, Mayweather has built good friendships with several luxury goods dealers. One such individual was the owner of Max Pawn Luxury, Michael Mack, who hosted the boxing legend at his shop on multiple occasions. But when Mayweather learned about Mack’s demise, the boxing legend paid his respects.

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Floyd Mayweather shares a three-word message for his friend

“RIP Michael Mack🙏🏽,” wrote Mayweather on his Instagram Story. For Mayweather, Michael Mack seemed like a very close friend. The two were spotted together on multiple occasions at the Max Pawn Luxury in Las Vegas. And for Mayweather to remember his friend on his death, especially considering the legal drama the boxing legend is currently in, Mack surely was very close.

Talking about the legal drama, Floyd Mayweather has reportedly sued his former broadcasting partner, Showtime. Not only that, but he also roped in a case against Showtime’s former president, Steven Espinoza.

According to TMZ Sports, Mayweather aims to recover a minimum of $340 million, which he alleges was improperly handled. Furthermore, he is also pursuing punitive damages as part of the lawsuit. Now, this may raise the question about what money the boxing legend is talking about.

Based on court filings, Showtime and Espinoza provided money to Mayweather’s long-time adviser, Al Haymon, that was meant for him. But the boxing legend received only a partial amount. The former champion also pointed out his matches with Manny Pacquiao in 2015 and Conor McGregor in 2017, stating that the payments he received were insignificant compared to the revenue he generated for the platform.

While the legal drama takes to unfold interesting tales about the boxing business, one of Mayweather’s former friends has jumped in to poke fun at him.

50 Cent trolls Floyd Mayweather over Showtime lawsuit drama

Rapper 50 Cent and Floyd Mayweather once shared a strong bond with each other. But since 2012, their friendship turned sour. And over the years, the rapper in particular has taken verbal shots at Mayweather several times. Now, when the boxing legend’s legal action on Showtime and Steven Espinoza surfaced, 50 Cent came in with a dedicated post for Mayweather.

“Oh no don’t cry now champ, they beat you out of $[340] million, you dumb a— n—a,” 50 Cent wrote in the caption. “I told you, let me read the contracts now, lace up. You gotta look good fighting Mike. Then maybe we can get Bud to beat your a— for some big money.”

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Now, while Mayweather is suing Showtime and Espinoza over alleged civil conspiracy to commit fraud, among other things, it will be interesting to see how the drama unfolds in the coming days. And what the defendants have to say in the courtroom.

Floyd Mayweather Sues Showtime … “I’m Missing Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars!”

Floyd Mayweather says he made over a billion bucks in earnings over his legendary career, but the 50-0 fighter claims all the money didn’t make it to his bank account … and now he’s suing Showtime, claiming they played a big role in his ex-manager screwing him out of hundreds of millions of dollars!

In the lawsuit, filed by Floyd in California, and obtained by TMZ Sports … Mayweather says he’s gunning to “recover hundreds of millions of dollars in the misappropriated funds and damages resulting from a long-running and elaborate scheme of financial fraud,” allegedly perpetrated by his longtime advisor Al Haymon … and now he’s claiming Haymon got “substantial participation and aid” from Showtime and former Showtime Sports president, Stephen Espinoza.

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Showtime and Espinoza are listed as defendants … while Haymon is NOT being sued.

Floyd claims Haymon, with whom he worked for over a decade, misappropriated a “significant portion of his career earnings” to the tune of a whopping $340 million … and he says he did so with the help of Showtime and SE.

Mayweather says the money is still “‘missing’ and unaccounted for.”

In the suit, Mayweather references several of his biggest fights, including against Manny Pacquiao and Conor McGregor, alleging Showtime and Espinoza effectively delivered money owed to Floyd directly into Haymon’s hands by sending accounts essentially controlled by Haymon.

Years later, after the undefeated boxer switched managers and his new team asked to see Showtime’s books, which Floyd claims the network told him were “lost in a flood,” or weren’t accessible.

Mayweather is suing Showtime and Espinoza for aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty, civil conspiracy to commit fraud, conversion, and unjust enrichment.

In addition to the $340 million, Mayweather is also seeking punitive damages.

Reached for comment, Mayweather’s attorney, Bobby Samini, predicted victory, saying … “Floyd is one of boxing’s biggest pay-per-view draws. He generated hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue for Showtime. Mr. Mayweather now takes this fight to the courtroom to recover what he rightfully earned. Retiring undefeated at 50-0, Mr. Mayweather will go the distance in the courtroom just as he has in the ring.”