Mayweather’s $7.3M Tax Lien Sparks Rematch Fears

Hold up, is ‘Money’ Mayweather actually in financial trouble? It seems the undefeated boxing legend is facing a hefty tax bill that could put his highly anticipated return to the ring in jeopardy. The U.S. government has reportedly filed a massive tax lien against him!

A Multi-Million Dollar Debt

Reports indicate that Floyd Mayweather owes over $7.3 million in unpaid taxes. This lien was filed in Las Vegas last month, giving the government the legal right to seize Mayweather’s assets until the debt is cleared. The outstanding taxes are reportedly linked to the years 2018 and 2023, with the balance remaining unpaid as of March 26th.

This news might come as a surprise, considering Mayweather’s history of earning enormous paydays throughout his illustrious boxing career and subsequent exhibition matches. He’s known for his extravagant lifestyle, making this tax issue particularly noteworthy.

Rematch on Netflix in Jeopardy?

The timing couldn’t be worse. Mayweather, 48, is slated to step back into the ring later this year for a rematch against Manny Pacquiao, reportedly set to stream on Netflix. However, this substantial tax debt could throw a major wrench into those plans.

Adding another layer of complexity, Mayweather recently referred to the upcoming fight as an ‘exhibition.’ This is concerning because the bout was reportedly signed as a professional contest. If the fight agreement mandates a sanctioned professional bout, his comments could put him in breach of contract, potentially threatening the entire rematch.

Past Tax Troubles

It’s worth noting that this isn’t Mayweather’s first brush with tax problems. He has faced similar issues in the past and has historically settled his debts. However, the sheer size of this current lien makes it a more significant challenge.

As of now, neither Floyd Mayweather nor his representatives have publicly commented on this new tax lien. The boxing world is watching closely to see how ‘Money’ plans to handle this latest financial hurdle and whether it will impact his return to the ring.