Floyd Mayweather fires back at bankruptcy rumors: ‘Nobody has taken my properties’

Floyd Mayweather Jr. has had enough of the speculation. The undefeated boxing icon, who retired with a perfect 50-0 record and amassed over $1.2 billion in career earnings, is pushing back hard against what he calls a media-driven narrative that he is broke.

In a candid interview with rapper Cam’ron on the It Is What It Is podcast—recorded at Mayweather’s Las Vegas gym on March 6 and released this week—the former five-division world champion addressed the rumors head-on.

“Nobody has taken none of my properties away from me,” Mayweather declared. “I still got all my houses, I still got everything.”

The 49-year-old boxer, who earned more than $1 billion across a career that stretched from the late 1990s through 2017, insisted his financial foundation remains solid. He pointed to his ongoing obligations as proof.

“My mother, my whole family, their bills are still paid. Still pay all my employees,” he said.

‘If I Showed People Everything, They’d Be Shocked’

Mayweather suggested that the true scope of his wealth would surprise his critics, claiming that if he revealed everything he still owns, people would be astonished.

When Cam’ron asked whether his recent exhibition fights and public appearances were motivated by financial desperation, Mayweather dismissed the suggestion outright. He rejected any notion of a financial emergency or hidden crisis, maintaining that his recent activity in and out of the ring is not driven by money problems.

Accusations Against Media

The boxing legend specifically called out TMZ and other outlets for what he views as a concerted effort to paint him as financially ruined. He argued that white media outlets are pushing the narrative to discredit him.

“It’s this lawsuit, it’s that lawsuit,” Mayweather said, referencing the legal battles that have made headlines. “I get myself out of the situation… It’s not me. I’m the biggest name. Who they gon’ point the finger at?”

A Complicated Financial Picture

While Mayweather insists he is financially secure, public records tell a more complex story.

The IRS filed a $7.3 million federal tax lien against Mayweather in March 2026 for unpaid taxes from 2018 and 2023, with warnings that his passport could be revoked due to “seriously delinquent tax debt”.

He is also embroiled in multiple legal disputes, including:

· A $340 million lawsuit against Showtime Networks, alleging the network and former executive Stephen Espinoza diverted funds and left nearly 40% of his career earnings unaccounted for
· A $175 million fraud lawsuit against former investment manager Jona Rechnitz and real estate adviser Ayal Frist
· Felony charges in Nevada over an alleged $200,000 bad check written for a luxury watch purchase
· A $105,000 unpaid private jet charter bill
· A $330,000 claim for back rent on a luxury Manhattan condominium

Additionally, Mayweather’s planned 2026 exhibition schedule has been thrown into disarray. His scheduled fight against Greek kickboxing icon Mike Zambidis in Athens was canceled in late June amid a legal battle over contracts. His proposed rematch with Manny Pacquiao and an exhibition against Mike Tyson have also been postponed due to ongoing contractual disputes.

Fans, Faith, and Frustration

Despite the mounting legal pressures, Mayweather reflected on the community that helped build his empire—and expressed disappointment with what he sees as a shift in loyalty.

“The Black community have been paying money for years to come see me fight,” he said. “You bet it on Floyd ’cause I prove that I’m 100% when I get in that ring… They believe in me.”

But he argued that success has bred resentment.

“After they go home, and they got everything they won, they’re praying on my downfall,” Mayweather said. “We don’t want to see Floyd win nothing.”

He also called for greater unity within the Black community, encouraging people to support one another rather than create division.

Building Generational Wealth

Mayweather, who was once the world’s highest-paid athlete with earnings of $300 million in 2015 according to Forbes, said he remains focused on the long game.

“I ain’t got social media on my phone,” he said. “I’m too focused on building generational wealth.”

He closed the discussion with a simple, definitive message for anyone questioning his financial health:

“At the end of the day, I’m good.”