Floyd Mayweather Jr. is facing a serious problem right now, and it could affect his plans to fight outside the United States. Reports say the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has warned him that his passport may be taken away. This usually happens when someone has a very large unpaid tax bill. In Mayweather’s case, documents reviewed by The Ring say the issue is a “seriously delinquent tax debt.” Other reports, including Black Sports Online, say the amount could be more than $7.25 million. That is a huge number, and because of this, the IRS may send his case to the US State Department. If that happens, his passport can be officially revoked. This is important because Mayweather often travels for exhibition fights, and without a passport, he cannot leave the country.Sources also shared that he was first notified about this situation in March. The unpaid taxes are said to be linked to the years between 2018 and 2023. Right now, Mayweather has a few options. He can pay the full amount, set up a payment plan, or try to prove that he cannot pay due to financial hardship. There are also legal options like claiming identity theft or filing for bankruptcy, but there is no public update yet on what he plans to do.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs Mike Zambidis exhibition in Greece at risk as tax debt and IRS passport warning grows
This situation comes at a very tricky time for Floyd Mayweather Jr. He is scheduled to fight Mike Zambidis in an exhibition match in Greece on June 27, 2026. If his passport is taken away before that date, the fight may not happen at all.There is more at stake. Reports from The Ring also mention a possible fight involving Mike Tyson, which was being discussed for September 4. The location has not been confirmed yet, but that plan could also fall apart if Mayweather cannot travel. On top of that, there are talks about a rematch with Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas later in September. While that fight is in the US, the current situation still raises questions about his schedule and focus.So far, Mayweather’s legal team has not made any public statement about the tax issue. That silence is adding to the uncertainty.This is not the first time his financial matters have come into the spotlight. Earlier in February 2026, a lawsuit claimed he owed $330,000 in unpaid rent for a New York City condominium. The case was brought by Leila Centner, who spoke to People magazine about the situation. She said, “He was surprised. He had no idea he was that far behind. He did say he’d pay, and then he disappeared. We don’t know why.”There is another case as well. Jet Set Aircraft Inc. is reportedly asking for more than $105,000 for private charter services linked to 2025. A lawsuit filed in April 2026 claims that payment was never made. It is still unclear whether these cases have been settled or are ongoing.All of this creates a bigger picture. While Floyd Mayweather Jr. is still one of the biggest names in boxing, these financial and legal issues are starting to affect his professional plans. If the passport issue is not resolved soon, it could stop him from stepping into the ring internationally.
