Boxing icon Floyd Mayweather Jr. is back in the spotlight, though not for a fight announcement.
Federal filings show the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) placed a $7.3 million lien on the undefeated boxing star. The lien, filed in Las Vegas, cites unpaid taxes from 2018 and 2023. It gives the government authority to seize assets until the debt is cleared.
The development adds another chapter to Mayweather’s long history with tax issues. He previously faced a $22.5 million lien tied to 2015 income.
He also confronted a $7.2 million claim related to 2010. Those figures stand in contrast to his reported $1.15 billion career earnings, raising renewed questions about financial oversight.
However, the timing has drawn even greater interest. Weeks before the lien surfaced, Mayweather filed a lawsuit against Showtime Networks. In the complaint, he claims the broadcaster withheld $340 million from past pay-per-view events. That filing, combined with the IRS action, has intensified debate around his current financial position.
Boxing Floyd Mayweather Jr. Hit With 7.3 Million Dollar Tax Lien By IRS
At the same time, Mayweather appears to be eyeing another return to the ring. He is linked to a rematch with Manny Pacquiao, tentatively scheduled for September 19.
The bout is expected to take place at Sphere in Las Vegas, with streaming tied to Netflix. Still, uncertainty surrounds the event. Mayweather has suggested it may be an exhibition, while Pacquiao’s team insists it will count as a professional fight.
Reports indicate advance payments have already been issued, adding intrigue to the situation. Mayweather has also been linked to exhibition bouts with Mike Tyson and Mike Zambidis. Yet no official details have been confirmed.
For a fighter who built his identity around wealth and control, the current moment presents a complex picture. Mayweather remains a towering figure in boxing. Still, the mix of tax liens, legal battles, and unclear fight plans keeps questions swirling.
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