Money Fights in Court: Mayweather Sues Showtime for $340M as Exhibition Plans Swirl

The “Money” nickname took on a litigious new meaning on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, when Floyd Mayweather Jr. filed a massive lawsuit against Showtime Networks and its former president, Stephen Espinoza. Mayweather, who is now 48, alleges he was the victim of an “elaborate scheme” that siphoned away a quarter of his career earnings.

The legal fireworks come just as Mayweather’s 2026 exhibition schedule begins to take shape, including a newly announced “Battle of the Legends” in Greece.

The Lawsuit: “The Records were Lost in a Flood”

Filed in California, the suit seeks at least $340 million in damages. Mayweather alleges that Showtime and Espinoza conspired with his longtime advisor, Al Haymon, to divert funds from his biggest fights—including the record-breaking Pacquiao (2015) and McGregor (2017) bouts—into accounts controlled by Haymon.

• Key Allegation: Mayweather’s new management team requested a look at the books, only to be told by Showtime that the financial records were “lost in a flood” and were no longer accessible.
• The Defendants: Showtime and Stephen Espinoza are the named defendants. Notably, Al Haymon is not named as a defendant, despite being identified as the primary architect of the alleged fraud.
• The Charges: Aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty, civil conspiracy to commit fraud, conversion, and unjust enrichment.

“Retiring undefeated at 50-0, Mr. Mayweather will go the distance in the courtroom just as he has in the ring.” — Bobby Samini, Mayweather’s Attorney.

2026 Exhibition Schedule: Athens and the Tyson Mystery

While his lawyers fight in court, Mayweather is preparing for at least one high-profile international appearance this summer.

• Mayweather vs. Mike Zambidis (June 27, 2026): Formally announced this week, Mayweather will face Greek kickboxing legend “Iron” Mike Zambidis at the OAKA Arena in Athens, Greece. The date marks exactly 11 years to the day since Zambidis’ final kickboxing match at that same venue.
• Mayweather vs. Mike Tyson: This “once-unthinkable” exhibition was originally teased for Spring 2026 in a deal with CSI Sports. However, with the Zambidis fight now locked in for June, the status of the Tyson bout is unclear. In December 2025, Tyson suggested the fight might take place in Africa, but no official date has been set.

Financial Breakdown: A $1.2 Billion Legacy

Mayweather has long claimed to be the sport’s first self-made billionaire. The lawsuit suggests that while his fights generated astronomical revenue, his actual compensation may have been significantly diluted.