Floyd Mayweather Ordered to Pay $2.4 Million to Nigerian Media Firm, Interest Now Pushing Debt Near $3 Million

Floyd Mayweather Ordered to Pay $2.4 Million to Nigerian Media Firm, Interest Now Pushing Debt Near $3 Million

Floyd Mayweather Jr. is facing another costly legal setback after a long-running dispute with a Nigerian media company ended in a multimillion-dollar judgment that continues to grow. According to reports, the retired boxing champ was ordered by a U.S. court to pay roughly $2.4 million to Zinni Media Concept Limited over a failed appearance deal — and with interest now piling up, that total is reportedly inching closer to $3 million.

The case stems from a 2017 agreement in which Mayweather allegedly received $210,000 to appear at several events across Africa, including a scheduled stop in Nigeria. According to Zinni Media, Mayweather never showed up — and never returned the money — prompting the company to file suit in 2018 alleging breach of contract, fraud, and unjust enrichment.

After years of legal wrangling, a Los Angeles court ruled in Zinni Media’s favor in 2023, awarding damages, legal fees, and interest totaling nearly $2.38 million. Mayweather reportedly attempted to challenge the ruling, but the appeal was denied, allowing interest — estimated at about 10% annually — to continue accruing.

With the debt still unpaid, attorneys are now authorized to pursue enforcement measures that could include going after Mayweather’s assets. Court filings reportedly list several of his high-end vehicles as potential targets, including luxury supercars worth more than the outstanding judgment.

The judgment adds to a growing list of financial disputes tied to the undefeated boxing star in recent years, including lawsuits from jewelers and luxury car dealers over allegedly unpaid balances. While many of those cases have been settled or resolved quietly, this one remains active — and expensive.

He now faces a mounting bill that shows no signs of disappearing. Whether he settles up voluntarily or forces the courts to step in and collect may determine how much higher that tab ultimately climbs.