Floyd Mayweather has officially announced his next fight, confirming another high profile exhibition that shows how his post retirement career remains built around global events, controlled matchups, and major financial returns.
The undefeated legend is set to headline a crossover event on June 27, 2026, in Athens, Greece, marking his first appearance in the country and reinforcing his strategy of targeting international audiences.
Rather than chasing rankings or titles, Mayweather continues to prioritize controlled environments, predictable pacing, and strong commercial backing, ensuring that each outing fits neatly into his long term business model.
This latest bout will take place at the Telekom Center inside the OAKA Olympic Complex, a venue chosen for scale and visibility, as organizers aim to maximize live attendance and global streaming interest.
The event has been branded Battle of the Legends, reflecting its emphasis on legacy and star power, rather than competitive consequence, while positioning Mayweather as the central attraction.
Promoters unveiled the matchup with the line, “HISTORY IS ABOUT TO BE MADE: Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather vs ‘Iron’ Mike Zambidis, Saturday, June 27, 2026, TELEKOM CENTER, OAKA, Athens, Greece.”
Mayweather enters with a flawless 50-0 professional record, built on defensive mastery, precise counterpunching, and an unmatched ability to control tempo and distance against elite opposition.
Throughout his career, he has relied on timing, patience, and strategic adjustments, forcing opponents into mistakes while minimizing risk, a style well suited for exhibition settings.
His opponent, Mike Zambidis, brings a vastly different background, with most of his experience coming from kickboxing and K-1 tournaments rather than traditional boxing circuits.
Zambidis owns 158 wins and 87 knockouts across 180 professional bouts, relying on compact hooks, aggressive pressure, and short range power to overwhelm rivals.
Two world title fights are scheduled beneath the headliner, and early sponsor commitments indicate that promoters expect strong revenue streams and wide international distribution.
Mayweather files legal action against Showtime
Away from the exhibition circuit, Mayweather has also drawn attention through major legal action, alleging that large portions of his career earnings were improperly handled.
Despite earning more than a billion dollars during his fighting career, he now claims that hundreds of millions never reached him, prompting a lawsuit in California.
The filing alleges that Showtime assisted former manager Al Haymon in diverting a “significant portion of his career earnings,” leaving Mayweather short by an estimated $340 million.
In documents obtained by TMZ Sports, Mayweather stated he seeks to “recover hundreds of millions of dollars in the misappropriated funds and damages resulting from a long-running and elaborate scheme of financial fraud.”
The lawsuit names Showtime and former network executive Stephen Espinoza as defendants, arguing that financial structures benefited intermediaries rather than the fighter himself.
“Floyd is one of boxing’s biggest pay-per-view draws,” Mayweather‘s attorney, Bobby Samini, said. “He generated hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue for Showtime.”
“Mr. Mayweather now takes this fight to the courtroom to recover what he rightfully earned. Retiring undefeated at 50-0, Mr. Mayweather will go the distance in the courtroom just as he has in the ring.”
According to the filing, major bouts, including those against Manny Pacquiao and Conor McGregor, were affected by alleged payment routing through accounts controlled by Haymon.
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