LAS VEGAS — Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. is facing mounting financial pressure after the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) filed a new tax lien of approximately $7.3 million, adding to a series of legal and financial challenges confronting the former world champion.
According to a report by AllHipHop, the lien was filed last month in Las Vegas and relates to unpaid taxes dating back to 2018 and 2023. The filing indicates that the balance remained outstanding as of March 26, while Mayweather’s legal representatives have declined to comment on the matter.
The latest development marks another chapter in the boxer’s long-running disputes with the IRS. In previous years, Mayweather faced significant tax liabilities, including a $22.5 million lien linked to his 2015 earnings and a separate $7.2 million claim for 2010 taxes. In 2023, he reportedly settled with the IRS, paying $5.5 million in back taxes along with $1.1 million in penalties.
Despite career earnings estimated at over $1.15 billion, the report suggests that Mayweather is grappling with liquidity constraints, with much of his wealth tied up in long-term, illiquid investments.
Beyond tax issues, the former champion is also entangled in multiple legal disputes. In February 2026, Mayweather filed a lawsuit against his former broadcast partner Showtime Networks, alleging the misappropriation of at least $340 million. Separately, he is reportedly facing a $2.4 million judgment stemming from a 2023 breach-of-contract case brought by Zinni Media Concept Limited.
The financial strain has also impacted his business ambitions. According to AllHipHop, Mayweather has withdrawn from plans to pursue ownership in an NBA expansion franchise, citing the pressure of ongoing litigation and financial obligations.
Analysts note that the core issue may not be a lack of wealth, but rather limited liquidity. Reports indicate that in early 2024, Mayweather secured a $54 million loan at an interest rate nearing nine percent, using a significant portion of his assets as collateral—a move that has raised concerns given his growing liabilities.
Amid these challenges, Mayweather has announced a return to professional boxing after nearly a decade in retirement. Proposed bouts include a high-profile exhibition against Mike Tyson in the Democratic Republic of Congo and a rematch with Manny Pacquiao scheduled for September 19 at the Sphere in Las Vegas, with the event expected to be streamed on Netflix.
While the comeback could generate significant revenue, questions remain over whether it will be sufficient to stabilise the finances of one of boxing’s most lucrative figures.
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