Floyd Mayweather's exhibition boxing match against kickboxer Mike Zambidis, set for Saturday, June 27, in Athens, Greece, is off. The cancellation comes after a court case was filed by promoter CSI Entertainment.
What happened?
The event was canceled due to a pending court case, with CSI Entertainment alleging that Mayweather pocketed $4.65 million in advances to fight Mike Tyson and Manny Pacquiao but then walked away from the deal.
Why it matters for Floyd Mayweather
Mayweather's legal counsel, Melissa Y. Glass, stated that the plaintiffs' motion and legal threats had effectively stopped promotion and distribution plans for the event, halting ticket sales.
What comes next?
The event may be rescheduled for a later date, depending on the court's ruling. District Court Judge Vernon S. Broderick held a two-hour hearing on Wednesday but did not make an immediate ruling.
The cancellation follows Ticketmaster's decision to stop ticket sales after receiving legal notice from CSI. DAZN, which was set to broadcast the event, also pulled out after CSI's injunction was filed.
Floyd Mayweather was scheduled to face Mike Zambidis on June 27, but the event is now canceled. The court case is ongoing, with CSI Entertainment seeking an injunction to stop Mayweather from facing any opponent other than Mike Tyson next.
Mayweather's team made the difficult decision to cancel the event due to the fluid situation in Athens and significant damage to the commercial viability of the event. The time difference and imminence of the scheduled start time on June 27 also played a role in the cancellation.
The event's cancellation is a result of the pending court case, with CSI Entertainment alleging that Mayweather breached their contract. Mayweather's legal team will have to wait for the court's ruling to determine the next steps.
And so, the boxing world will have to wait for Floyd Mayweather's next move. But for now, the exhibition fight against Mike Zambidis is off. The court's ruling will be crucial in determining the outcome of the case and the future of Mayweather's boxing career.
So, what's next for Floyd Mayweather? Only time will tell, but for now, the focus is on the ongoing court case. Mayweather's fans will have to wait for his next fight, which may be against Mike Tyson or another opponent, depending on the court's ruling.
The cancellation of the event is a significant development in the boxing world, with Floyd Mayweather at the center of the controversy. The court case will continue to unfold, with a ruling expected soon. Until then, Mayweather's fans will have to wait and see what's next for the boxing legend.