Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. is facing renewed scrutiny over his finances after the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) filed a $7.3 million federal tax lien against him for unpaid taxes from 2018 and 2023.
The lien, filed in Las Vegas, adds to a series of legal challenges involving the former world champion, who has earned more than $1 billion during his boxing career through prize fights, pay-per-view revenue and business ventures.
Mayweather has also become the subject of several lawsuits in recent months. Most recently, Nevada prosecutors charged him with two felony offenses after alleging he used a bad check to purchase a $200,000 luxury watch in 2024. His attorney has denied any intent to defraud, and the case remains pending.
The recent legal issues have fueled speculation on social media that Mayweather is facing financial ruin. However, there is no evidence that the undefeated boxing icon has filed for bankruptcy or is insolvent.
Although the IRS lien and ongoing legal disputes have raised questions about his finances, they do not, on their own, establish that Mayweather is broke. The former champion has not publicly commented on the tax lien, and his representatives continue to dispute allegations made in the criminal case.
Mayweather retired from professional boxing with a perfect 50-0 record and remains one of the highest-earning athletes in sports history. His latest legal battles, however, have shifted attention from his accomplishments in the ring to his financial and legal affairs.