Floyd Mayweather bout vs. Mike Zambidis called off, per court docs
Legal battles derail Floyd Mayweather’s latest fight plans as court documents confirm cancellation of Zambidis bout
The brief
Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s scheduled exhibition fight against Mike Zambidis in Greece has been officially called off, according to court documents cited by ESPN and other outlets. The cancellation follows escalating legal disputes, including a lawsuit from promoters over unpaid obligations from his past fights against Tyson Fury and Manny Pacquiao, per TMZ and USA Today.
Coverage from Bleacher Report and The Tennessean notes the fight’s postponement amid unresolved financial and contractual disputes, with no immediate rescheduling confirmed.
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Who reported it (13)
- Manny Pacquiao confirms Floyd Mayweather Jnr rematch postponed BoxingScene · 46d ago
- Floyd Mayweather's exhibition boxing match against kickboxer Mike Zambidis is off Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Floyd Mayweather's June exhibition fight called off amid legal trouble Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Insider Claims Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao 2 Not Happening in September Sports Illustrated · 46d ago
- Mayweather's Athens fight with Zambidis is off: report Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- 'I'm in great shape,' boxing legend Floyd Mayweather tells Euronews ahead of Athens fight Euronews.com · 46d ago
- Floyd Mayweather fight in Greece canceled amid lawsuit: What to know USA Today · 46d ago
- Judge eyes Thursday ruling on Mayweather-Zambidis exhibition ESPN · 46d ago
- Will Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight Saturday? Drama escalates amid legal action USA Today · 46d ago
- Floyd Mayweather Sued By Promoters Over Tyson, Pacquiao Fights TMZ · 46d ago
- Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Mike Zambidis Fight Called Off Ahead of Exhibition in Greece Bleacher Report · 46d ago
- Floyd Mayweather's June exhibition fight called off amid legal trouble The Tennessean · 46d ago
- Floyd Mayweather bout vs. Mike Zambidis called off, per court docs ESPN · 46d ago
Quick answers
Why was the Mayweather-Zambidis fight canceled?
The bout was canceled due to legal action tied to unpaid promoter fees from Mayweather’s previous fights, as outlined in court documents.
Is this the first time Mayweather has faced legal issues over fights?
No—coverage highlights ongoing disputes, including lawsuits from promoters over his fights against Tyson Fury and Manny Pacquiao.
Will this fight be rescheduled?
Coverage does not yet specify whether or when the fight may be rescheduled.
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