IRS Slaps $7.3M Lien on Floyd Mayweather's Vegas Properties

Boxer faces mounting money troubles as he attempts boxing comeback amid Netflix dispute

Apr. 10, 2026 at 2:09pm

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An extreme close-up of a heavy, industrial-looking metal safe or vault door, its surface reflecting light in a dramatic, cinematic manner to represent the secure storage of financial assets.The IRS's $7.3 million lien on Mayweather's Las Vegas properties underscores the boxer's ongoing financial troubles and the challenges of safeguarding personal wealth.Las Vegas Today

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 was filed last month in Las Vegas, where Mayweather has property. Mayweather is also facing a standoff with Netflix over a potential boxing comeback fight against Manny Pacquiao, who has warned Mayweather that he could be in breach of contract for trying to change their fight into an exhibition.

Why it matters

Mayweather's financial troubles highlight the challenges even the highest-earning athletes can face with taxes and unpaid debts. The IRS lien could impact Mayweather's ability to conduct business and make a boxing comeback, while the Netflix dispute raises questions about the viability of his return to the ring.

The details

According to a report from Business Insider, the IRS has filed a $7.3 million lien against Mayweather's Las Vegas properties for unpaid taxes in 2018 and 2023. The lien was filed last month, and an attorney for Mayweather declined to comment on it. Separately, Mayweather is attempting a boxing comeback, but is in a standoff with Netflix over the terms of a potential fight against Manny Pacquiao. Pacquiao has warned Mayweather that he could be in breach of contract for trying to change their fight into an exhibition.

  • The IRS lien was filed last month in Las Vegas.
  • The unpaid taxes were from 2018 and 2023.

The players

Floyd Mayweather Jr.

A famed boxer and entrepreneur who is facing a $7.3 million lien from the IRS for unpaid taxes and is in a dispute with Netflix over the terms of a potential boxing comeback fight.

Manny Pacquiao

A professional boxer who has warned Mayweather that he could be in breach of contract for trying to change their planned fight into an exhibition.

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What they’re saying

“He signed a real fight, and he got his advance, so there's no reason to make excuses.”

— Manny Pacquiao

“Netflix has given Floyd Mayweather some financial advances, and we're talking millions of dollars, I don't know exactly but when I threw out a figure, they said it's even higher than what I threw out, and I threw out multiple millions of dollars.”

— Lance Pugmire, Boxing Scene reporter

What’s next

Mayweather and his legal team will need to resolve the IRS lien and the dispute with Netflix over the potential boxing match against Pacquiao in order to move forward with any comeback plans.

The takeaway

Mayweather's financial troubles, including the IRS lien and disputes over unpaid debts, highlight the challenges even the highest-earning athletes can face with taxes and business dealings. These issues could significantly impact Mayweather's ability to make a successful boxing comeback.