Floyd Mayweather Jr has officially announced his next appearance in the boxing ring. The undefeated American legend revealed that he will face Greek kickboxing star Mike Zambidis on June 27 in Athens, Greece. The announcement was made through social media along with a promotional poster. This development comes just days after doubts grew over his previously planned fight with Mike Tyson, which was expected to take place in April but failed to materialize due to several issues.The Athens bout is expected to act as a warm-up for Mayweather’s much-talked-about rematch with Manny Pacquiao later this year. However, that high-profile clash is currently surrounded by controversy. Disagreements over whether the fight will be official or an exhibition have created tension between both camps. With deadlines already missed, uncertainty remains over whether the rematch will go ahead as originally planned.
Floyd Mayweather sets Athens clash as Manny Pacquiao dispute intensifies
Floyd Mayweather Jr confirmed that he will step into the ring against Mike Zambidis in Athens on June 27. He shared that the event will be a major night, promising an intense contest on a big stage. He described it as a unique showdown that fans should not miss. It highlighted the significance of the event.This announcement came shortly before his proposed fight with Mike Tyson, which was scheduled for April 26 in Congo. The fight had created excitement due to the legendary status of both fighters. However, it failed to progress as no broadcaster secured the rights. Tyson later revealed he was dealing with a hand injury, which further confirmed that the bout would not happen.Now, the focus shifts to Mayweather’s September clash with Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas. The two boxing icons previously fought in 2015, where Mayweather secured victory in what was called the “Fight of the Century”. Their rematch was expected to be a professional contest, but Mayweather recently changed his stance. He indicated that the fight would instead be an exhibition and that his perfect record would not be affected.Pacquiao’s team strongly disagreed with this change. The Filipino star stated that Mayweather must honor the original agreement. He warned that backing out or changing terms could lead to serious consequences. With the deadline already passed, the situation remains unclear. Legal action is also being considered if the disagreement is not resolved soon.Meanwhile, Tyson continues his recovery and is expected to return later this year.
