Since the start of 2026 some strange articles and news on social media has come about pertaining to all-time great boxer Floyd Mayweather.
Claiming he might be nearing bankruptcy with figures of $54 million creditors listed in some articles and posts.
Boxing News and Views looked into this.
This is false.
Floyd Mayweather Is Not Nearing Bankruptcy
Key Facts:
Prior lawsuits vs BI — Mayweather sued BI for $100M+ over similar “broke” stories, alleging defamation.
No bankruptcy claim in article — some are reporting a ~$54M high-interest loan (9%) from Don Hankey, cross-collateralized with assets (homes, strip club, jet)—common for wealthy investors funding ventures.
Net worth $200–500M — Estimates (Celebrity Net Worth, Times of India, SI) put it at $200–500M in 2026, from $1.1B+ career earnings. Far from broke.
No filings or insolvency — Zero bankruptcy records — past IRS liens resolved years ago.
Mayweather denies strain — His lawyer calls empire “rock solid” — Floyd mocks rumors: “If jets and 100 buildings = bankruptcy, everyone wants it.”
Debt ≠broke — Ultra-rich often leverage assets — some articles are noting sales (jet, homes) but as portfolio shifts, not desperation.
Ongoing income/lifestyle — Exhibitions, promotions, real estate—still flaunting luxury in 2026 posts.
Rumors overhype valid questions about over-leveraging.
Mayweather remains one of boxing’s richest ever—no evidence of bankruptcy.
That fact remains at the end of the day.
Mayweather is linked to a boxing exhibition with Mike Tyson in 2026.
Mayweather is also linked to a proper return to pro boxing against Manny Pacquiao this year as well.
