Floyd Mayweather Files $340 Million Lawsuit Against Showtime Over Alleged Missing Fight Earnings
Retired boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather Jr. has filed a lawsuit against American television network Showtime, seeking $340 million in damages over what he describes as missing payments from his fight purses.
According to court filings, Mayweather claims that Showtime failed to remit the full amounts owed to him from several bouts promoted and broadcast during their years-long business relationship. The undefeated former world champion alleges that discrepancies were discovered during a financial review of revenues generated from pay-per-view sales and related broadcast deals.
Mayweather, widely regarded as one of the most financially successful athletes in sports history, partnered with Showtime for many of the biggest fights of his career. These included blockbuster pay-per-view events that generated hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue and drew global audiences.
In the lawsuit, Mayweather argues that the missing funds stem from underreported or improperly calculated earnings, particularly from pay-per-view buys and international distribution rights. He maintains that repeated attempts to resolve the matter privately were unsuccessful, leading to the decision to seek legal redress.
Showtime has not publicly commented in detail on the lawsuit as of the time of filing. However, the case is expected to draw significant attention given the scale of the claimed amount and the prominence of both parties involved.
The legal action comes years after Mayweather officially retired from professional boxing with a perfect 50–0 record. Despite stepping away from competitive fights, he has remained active through exhibition bouts and various business ventures, frequently emphasizing his brand as “Money Mayweather.”
The lawsuit adds another chapter to Mayweather’s complex relationship with the boxing business, where financial negotiations and disputes are often as high-profile as the fights themselves. Legal experts note that the case could hinge on contract terms, accounting transparency, and revenue-sharing structures common in major pay-per-view deals.
If successful, the suit would represent one of the largest financial judgments ever pursued by a boxer against a broadcaster. The case is expected to proceed through the courts in the coming months as both sides prepare to present their arguments.
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