Floyd Mayweather Jr., known as much for bragging about his wealth as his undefeated record, is facing a $7.3 million tax lien from the Internal Revenue Service tied to unpaid taxes from 2018 and 2023.
The lien was filed in Las Vegas, where Mayweather owns property, and shows the balance was still outstanding as of late March. A federal tax lien allows the government to place a legal claim on assets until the debt is settled. His attorney has declined to comment, Business Insider reported.
The latest issue adds to a string of financial disputes surrounding the 49-year-old, who has long built his brand around extreme wealth. Mayweather frequently posts photos and videos on social media flaunting stacks of cash, luxury cars, designer fashion, and private jet travel, leaning into his “Money” persona.
Despite that image, over the past year, Mayweather has been involved in multiple disputes over allegedly unpaid bills. Some of his high-value assets, including real estate and a private jet, have reportedly been sold, while others have been used as collateral for outstanding debt, Business Insider reported.
Mayweather reportedly has a net worth of $100 million. One of the highest-paid athletes of all time, Floyd’s total career earnings top $1.2 billion. According to Mayweather in a lawsuit he filed against Showtime, he should have more money in the bank. The suit alleges that at least $340 million of his fight earnings were not paid and are “missing and unaccounted for.”
This is not the first time Mayweather has dealt with tax trouble. In previous years, he faced multimillion-dollar liabilities, including a $22.2 million bill related to 2015 earnings and additional penalties tied to 2017 taxes.
The IRS filing comes as Mayweather hints at a return to boxing, including potential rematch with Manny Pacquiao, though the negotiations have been shaky and have stalled, according to ESPN.
An exhibition boxing match between Mike Tyson, 59, and Mayweathe is reportedly set for April 25 in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Promoted as a “Legend vs. Legend” event by CSI Sports/Fight Sports, the matchup is already drawing skepticism due to a 60- to 80-pound weight gap and ongoing concerns about Tyson’s health following his 2024 fight.
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