IRS Seeks $7.3 Million in Unpaid Taxes from Floyd Mayweather

The agency filed a lien against the boxer, who is embarking on a lucrative comeback.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 3:09pm

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The IRS has filed a $7.3 million lien against famed boxer and entrepreneur Floyd Mayweather Jr. for unpaid taxes in 2018 and 2023. The lien comes as Mayweather, who has a history of tax issues, is making a comeback in the ring with an exhibition bout against Mike Tyson scheduled for April and a pro fight against Manny Pacquiao slated for September.

Why it matters

Mayweather, known for his lavish lifestyle, has experienced tax problems in the past, including a $22.2 million settlement with the IRS in 2015. This latest lien highlights the ongoing financial challenges the boxer faces despite his lucrative career earnings and upcoming high-profile fights.

The details

The IRS filed the $7.3 million lien against Mayweather last month in Las Vegas, where he has property. The notice shows the balance was unpaid as of March 26. An attorney for Mayweather declined to comment on the lien, which allows the government to lay claim to Mayweather's property until the bill is paid. This is the latest in a series of debts the 49-year-old fighter has accumulated, including a $5.5 million tax deficiency and $1.1 million in penalties ordered by a US Tax Court judge in 2023 for his 2017 taxes.

  • The IRS filed the $7.3 million lien against Mayweather last month (March 2026).
  • Mayweather was ordered to pay $5.5 million in tax deficiencies and $1.1 million in penalties in 2023 for his 2017 taxes.
  • Mayweather previously settled with the IRS for $22.2 million over his taxes from 2015, the year he last fought Pacquiao.

The players

Floyd Mayweather Jr.

A famed boxer and entrepreneur who has experienced ongoing tax issues, including this latest $7.3 million lien from the IRS.

IRS

The United States Internal Revenue Service, which has filed a $7.3 million lien against Mayweather for unpaid taxes in 2018 and 2023.

Jona Rechnitz

A close associate of Mayweather's who has been named as a co-defendant in some lawsuits against the boxer.

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What they’re saying

“I just be minding my business!”

— Floyd Mayweather Jr.

What’s next

An exhibition bout between Mayweather and Mike Tyson is scheduled for April 2026, and a pro fight against longtime rival Manny Pacquiao is slated for September 2026 at The Sphere in Las Vegas.

The takeaway

Despite his lucrative boxing career and business pursuits, Mayweather continues to face ongoing financial challenges, including this latest $7.3 million tax lien from the IRS. The boxer's lavish lifestyle and history of tax issues highlight the complex financial realities even the highest-earning athletes can face.