Floyd Mayweather is facing a new legal challenge after a boxing promoter filed a lawsuit alleging the former champion accepted millions of dollars tied to proposed fights against Mike Tyson and Manny Pacquiao before backing out of the agreements.
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According to court documents obtained by TMZ Sports, CSI Entertainment claims it paid approximately $4.65 million for exclusive rights connected to two high-profile Mayweather events.
The lawsuit alleges one event involved an exhibition bout against Tyson, while the other centered on a proposed rematch with Pacquiao.
CSI claims the payments were made to Mayweather's management company and that the boxing legend personally approved the arrangement.
The company alleges that after receiving an additional advance payment, Mayweather instead moved forward with plans for a separate fight against Greek kickboxer Mike Zambidis through a different promoter.
The lawsuit also claims Mayweather later entered into a separate agreement involving a potential Pacquiao event that would be streamed by another company.
CSI alleges it invested substantial time and resources into promoting the proposed fights and is seeking damages as well as the return of funds it claims were paid under the agreements.
The company is also reportedly asking the court to prevent future events from proceeding if they violate what it describes as its exclusive contractual rights.
The allegations remain unproven, and Mayweather has not publicly responded to the lawsuit.
The legal dispute comes amid other litigation involving Mayweather and his former management team. According to reports, Mayweather is currently pursuing a separate lawsuit seeking substantial damages related to alleged fraud claims.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers of his generation, Mayweather retired with a professional record of 50-0 and has remained active through a series of exhibition events since leaving competitive boxing.
The case is expected to proceed through the courts in New York.
