What is Floyd Mayweather's net worth in 2026? Fortune explored as boxer hit with $7.3 Million tax lien 

Floyd Mayweather recently faced a financial setback after he was hit with the IRS filing a $7.3 million tax lien against him.

According to a Business Insider report, the IRS filed the lien last month in Las Vegas, targeting the boxer for unpaid taxes in 2018 and 2023. This legal action allows the government to claim his property until resolved. Mayweather’s attorney had declined to comment on the situation.

The 49 year old retired fighter has faced multiple financial debts beyond the recent $7.3 million IRS tax lien. He settled a $22.2 million IRS bill over his taxes for 2015 and was ordered in 2023 to pay $5.5 million in 2017 deficiencies plus $1.1 million in penalties.

Despite his financial burdens, Mayweather maintains an upscale lifestyle. According to a Celebrity Net Worth report, Mayweather’s net worth is estimated to be $100 million. His wealth stems from his boxing career including high-profile fights like Manny Pacquiao, Miguel Cotto, Conor McGregor and Canelo Alvarez.

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Exploring the fortune of Floyd Mayweather

Floyd Mayweather’s fortune has come to the spotlight following the IRS's recent $7.3 million tax lien filing.

According to an investigation conducted by Business Insider, it has been revealed that Floyd Mayweather has sold many of his luxurious assets such as his private jet and mansions in Miami and Beverly Hills amid his ongoing financial pressures.

He reportedly offloaded a Miami Beach waterfront mansion for $22 million in late 2024 and a Beverly Hills estate originally purchased for $25.5 million in 2017, sold for $11.5 million in December 2024.

Floyd Mayweather was born in February 1977 as Floyd Joy Sinclair in a challenging environment in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He grew up surrounded by boxing, turning to the sport to escape a difficult childhood. Reportedly, his mother battled drug addiction and his father, Floyd Sr., served prison time for drug trafficking.

Mayweather started training at the age of six, with his father introducing him to the gym when he was a toddler. He taught him the basics even when he could not walk properly. By the age of six, he was actively training and competing in amateur bouts. His uncles, Roger and Jeff were boxing champions.

When his father went to jail, Mayweather lived with his grandmother and devoted his time in boxing. He won three U.S. Golden Gloves titles as an amateur despite dropping out of high school to support his family. He won national Golden Gloves championships in 1993, 1994, and 1996.

Mayweather’s first professional fight occurred in October 1996 when he knocked out Roberto Apodaca in the second round. He won six boxing championships in five different weight classes including Super Featherweight, Lightweight, Junior Welterweight, Welterweight twice, and Super Welterweight.

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Big wins over Arturo Gatti and others built his star power. In his 2007 fight with Oscar De La Hoya, he won $25 million. His biggest earnings came from his mega-fights in 2010s.

Floyd Mayweather built his fortune transitioning from a mere fighter to his own promoter and making investments in real estate. He established Mayweather Promotions that gave him control over his paychecks, PPV revenue, tickets and merchandise sales. He also runs businesses and other ventures which contributes to his overall income even after retirement.

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