Floyd Mayweather may have a much bigger problem than lining up his next exhibition opponent. According to reports, the boxing icon has been notified by the IRS that his U.S. passport could be revoked over more than $7.25 million in unpaid tax debt tied to liens and levies, putting his upcoming international plans in serious jeopardy.
The timing makes the situation even more complicated. The notice reportedly arrived in late March, before news of a June 27 exhibition in Athens against Greek kickboxer Mike Zambidis started making rounds. If the passport issue is not resolved quickly, international travel could become difficult or impossible, which would directly affect any overseas fight date.
That uncertainty also stretches to other rumored and proposed events connected to his name. A possible exhibition with Mike Tyson has already faced questions around timing and location, and reports have suggested that the Democratic Republic of Congo was discussed as one possible host site. Without the ability to travel freely, those conversations could stall before anything official ever lands.
There is also continued talk around a rematch with Manny Pacquiao. While public messaging around that bout has been mixed, Pacquiao has made it clear he is only interested in a real fight, not a staged exhibition. That distinction matters, especially as fans try to figure out what is serious promotion and what is simply part of the spectacle that often surrounds high-profile boxing names.
For now, Floyd Mayweather still has options, including paying the debt, entering into an agreement, or pursuing another legal path. But for a figure who built his brand on control, luxury, and always staying one step ahead, this moment is a reminder that even the most untouchable celebrity image can run into very real consequences when business behind the scenes catches up.
