Floyd Mayweather Jr. Hit With $7.3 Million IRS Tax Lien

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has filed a $7.3 million federal tax lien against Floyd Mayweather Jr. In Clark County, Nevada. According to reporting from Business Insider, the notice was filed on March 26, 2026, citing unpaid taxes from 2018 and 2023.

The federal tax lien establishes the government’s legal right to claim Mayweather’s property in Las Vegas until the debt is paid in full. This legal mechanism prevents an individual from pocketing any profit from the sale of a property until the IRS debt is satisfied. The public notice serves to alert creditors that the government holds a primary legal right to the assets.

Once the debt is paid, the IRS typically releases the lien within 30 days.

History of Tax and Financial Disputes

This latest action follows a history of significant tax challenges for the undefeated boxing champion. Mayweather previously faced a $22.5 million lien related to income from 2015, as well as a $7.2 million claim tied to 2010.

These financial obligations stand in contrast to Mayweather’s reported career earnings of $1.15 billion, leading to renewed scrutiny regarding his financial oversight.

The IRS action coincides with other legal battles. Weeks before the current lien surfaced, Mayweather filed a lawsuit against Showtime Networks. In the legal complaint, Mayweather claims that the broadcaster withheld $340 million from past pay-per-view events.

Potential Return to the Ring

Despite the financial and legal hurdles, Mayweather is linked to a return to boxing. He is reportedly planning a rematch with Manny Pacquiao, which is tentatively scheduled for September 19, 2026.

The event is expected to take place at the Sphere in Las Vegas, with streaming handled by Netflix. However, the nature of the bout remains a point of contention between the two camps. Mayweather has suggested the match may be an exhibition, while the team representing Pacquiao insists the bout will be classified as a professional fight.

Reports indicate that advance payments for the event have already been issued. Beyond the Pacquiao rematch, Mayweather has been linked to potential exhibition bouts with Mike Tyson and Mike Zambidis, though no official details for those matchups have been confirmed.

The combination of federal tax liens, a high-stakes lawsuit against a former broadcast partner, and conflicting details regarding his professional status creates a complex financial and professional picture for the boxing figure.