Floyd Mayweather bout vs. Mike Zambidis called off, per court docs
Floyd Mayweather's scheduled exhibition fight against Mike Zambidis in Greece has been called off amid legal action.
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Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s bout against Mike Zambidis in Athens has been canceled. According to court documents and reports, the event is off following a lawsuit.
Coverage from ESPN, USA Today, Yahoo Sports, and Bleacher Report emphasizes the role of legal action and court documents in the cancellation. Meanwhile, Euronews previously reported Mayweather stating he was in great shape ahead of the fight.
Separate reports from Sports Illustrated and MMA Mania indicate that a potential second fight between Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will not happen in September or otherwise in 2026.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 21d ago.
Quick answers
Why was the Mayweather vs. Zambidis fight canceled?
According to USA Today and ESPN, the cancellation occurred amid a lawsuit and is supported by court documents.
Where was the fight scheduled to take place?
The exhibition fight was scheduled to take place in Athens, Greece.
Is a rematch between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao happening soon?
Reports from Sports Illustrated and MMA Mania state the bout is not happening in September and will not take place in 2026.
Coverage (12)
- Floyd Mayweather's exhibition boxing match against kickboxer Mike Zambidis is off Yahoo Sports · 22d ago
- Floyd Mayweather’s boxing return vs Mike Zambidis cancelled amid $4.65m lawsuit talkSPORT · 22d ago
- Manny Pacquiao confirms Floyd Mayweather Jnr rematch postponed BoxingScene · 22d ago
- Floyd Mayweather's June exhibition fight called off amid legal trouble Yahoo Sports · 22d ago
- Insider Claims Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao 2 Not Happening in September Sports Illustrated · 22d ago
- Mayweather's Athens fight with Zambidis is off: report Yahoo Sports · 22d ago
- Floyd Mayweather fight in Greece canceled amid lawsuit: What to know USA Today · 22d ago
- Will Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight Saturday? Drama escalates amid legal action USA Today · 22d ago
- Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao 2 no longer going down in 2026 ‘if it happens’ MMA Mania · 22d ago
- 'I'm in great shape,' boxing legend Floyd Mayweather tells Euronews ahead of Athens fight Euronews.com · 22d ago
- Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Mike Zambidis Fight Called Off Ahead of Exhibition in Greece Bleacher Report · 22d ago
- Floyd Mayweather bout vs. Mike Zambidis called off, per court docs ESPN · 22d ago
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