Rumors about Floyd Mayweather facing financial strain refuse to slow down, and his 2026 calendar just added more fuel. The undefeated champion has lined up multiple exhibition bouts, starting with a June clash against kickboxing standout Mike Zambidis in Athens, Greece, Yahoo reports. He confirmed the matchup weeks after Zambidis first revealed it, promising fans a summer spectacle at the Telekom Center.
“2026 is already shaping up to be an exciting year for me,” Mayweather wrote on Instagram. “Europe, I’m on the way to entertain!! Athens, Greece… Get ready for an all-out exhibition. This summer will be a legendary battle. June is the month when history will be made at the Telekom Center. Different energy. Different level.”
He also plans a September 19 rematch with Manny Pacquiao at the Sphere in Las Vegas. Before those dates, reports indicate he could step into the ring with 59-year-old Mike Tyson on April 25 in the Democratic Republic of Congo, an event promoted by CSI Sports and Fight Sports that nods to the historic 1974 “Rumble in the Jungle.”
Logan Paul’s $1.5 Million Claim
While Mayweather stacks exhibitions, Logan Paul has reignited a lingering dispute from their 2021 bout. Speaking on a recent podcast, Paul alleged that Mayweather still owes him $1.5 million tied to a prior business agreement.
“He pre-sold the fight using my name and likeness to a company, I think in Dubai or somewhere in the Middle East, for $10,000,000 cash,” Paul said.
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He added that the event ultimately took place in the United States under a different promoter. “We ended up doing the fight in the US with a different company. That’s the company that put on the fight but he had already sold our fight to someone else for $10M cash,” Paul claimed.
According to Paul, their agreement entitled him to 15 percent of that $10 million. “Our deal was 15%, he smoked me. 15% of $10,000,000 is $1,500,000. The company that paid him $10M is suing him. He has a bunch of legal trouble at the moment. I don’t think I’m ever getting the money.”
Those remarks arrive as Mayweather reportedly faces additional legal matters, including a lawsuit against Showtime Networks exceeding $300 million and rent-related disputes in Manhattan. With several high-profile exhibitions now on deck, questions about motive follow closely behind. Whether these fights serve legacy, business, or necessity, Mayweather has made one thing clear. He intends to stay active in 2026.
