Floyd Mayweather’s Mike Tyson fight shrouded in $7 million passport mystery

Nypost · May 01, 2026 · 305 words · By Erich Richter

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What to know about Floyd Mayweather’s Mike Tyson fight shrouded in $7 million passport mystery

is unbeaten in the ring, but his toughest fight yet is with the IRS.

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What happened

is unbeaten in the ring, but his toughest fight yet is with the IRS.

Why it matters

Mayweather, 49, was scheduled to fight Mike Tyson, 59, in an exhibition match this past weekend in the Congo, though the fight never took place and the combatants have been silent about why.

Common ground

It now seems the Internal Revenue service could be to blame.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

Follow-up questions

What concrete event or decision sits underneath the headline: Floyd Mayweather’s Mike Tyson fight shrouded in $7 million passport mystery?
What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that He is slated for a boxing match with Manny Pacquiao on Sept. 19 at The Sphere in Las Vegas?
What should readers watch for in the next update to know whether the story is changing?

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 7 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “He is slated for a boxing match with Manny Pacquiao on Sept. 19 at The Sphere in Las Vegas.”

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The web search and Wikipedia results mention a potential rematch between Mayweather and Pacquiao, and one Wikipedia entry mentions a date for 'Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao II' (scheduled for September), but none of the provided evidence specifically confirms the date of September 19 or the location of The Sphere in Las Vegas. The claim is not fully supported by the current evidence.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Floyd Joy Mayweather Jr. (né Sinclair; born February 24, 1977) is an American professional boxer and boxing promoter. He is undefeated at 50–0. Mayweather won 15 major world championships spanning fiv…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floyd_Mayweather_Jr.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao, billed as the Fight of the Century or the Battle for Greatness, was a professional boxing match between undefeated five-division world champion and WBA (Unifie…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floyd_Mayweather_Jr._vs._Manny…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao II is an upcoming professional boxing match contested between five-division world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. and eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floyd_Mayweather_Jr._vs._Manny…

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Claim 2: ““I wouldn’t fight an exhibition. It’s either a real fight or nothing,” Pacquiao, 47, said on an April 13 episode of “Inside the Ring.””

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Multiple web search results independently report that Manny Pacquiao stated he would not fight an exhibition. One source quotes him saying he signed for a 'real fight' and that there would be consequences if it were an exhibition bout. This is confirmed by multiple distinct search snippets.

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web search NEUTRAL — Pacquiao also fires back on the rematch situation, insisting Mayweather signed for a real fight — not an exhibition — and that there will be serious consequences if he walks away.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2WhVWm4pahM

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web search NEUTRAL — Manny Pacquiao said he has signed a contract for a fight with Floyd Mayweather and that he would not get back into the ring with the American if it was an exhibition bout.
https://www.reuters.com/sports/pacquiao-says-mayweather-rema…

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web search NEUTRAL — "That's not what we signed. We signed for a real fight. He got his advance. Why is he announcing this propaganda exhibition?" Pacquiao said on Monday's episode of "Inside The Ring" on DAZN. "For me, h…
https://www.ringmagazine.com/news/pacquiao-says-mayweather-i…

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Claim 3: “Ring Magazine reported that Mayweather was notified by the government agency that it intends to revoke his passport due to a delinquent tax debt of over $7.25 million.”

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The provided web search results only contain advertisements and product information for Ring security systems. There is no evidence whatsoever regarding Ring Magazine, IRS tax debts, or passport revocation concerning Floyd Mayweather Jr.

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web search NEUTRAL — New battery doorbells. Meet Ring’s redesigned battery doorbell lineup, powered by Retinal 2K and 4K.
https://ring.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — Ring Doorbells and Cameras can send you instant alerts when someone’s at your door or motion is detected. Keep an eye on what matters with live HD video and greet visitors with Two-Way Talk.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ring-always-home/id926252661

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Claim 4: “Initially billed as an official and competitive boxing match, Mayweather later backtracked, calling it an exhibition.”

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Multiple web search results confirm the narrative that the fight was initially billed as competitive but later changed to an exhibition. One web search result states: 'Initially billed as an official and competitive boxing match, Mayweather later backtracked, calling it an exhibition.' This is corroborated by the context of the search results.

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Claim 5: “Netflix was announced as the broadcast partner, and Mayweather and Pacquiao are still knee-deep in negotiations.”

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One web search result states that 'Netflix was announced as the broadcast partner, and Mayweather and Pacquiao are still knee-deep in negotiations.' While this specific combination of facts appears in one search result, there is no corroborating evidence from other sources to confirm both the Netflix partnership and the ongoing negotiations.

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web search NEUTRAL — The fight was televised through a pay-per-view (PPV) jointly produced by HBO and Showtime, the respective rightsholders of Pacquiao and Mayweather. In the Philippines, the fight was also broadcast in …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floyd_Mayweather_Jr._vs._Manny…

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web search NEUTRAL — Netflix was announced as the broadcast partner, and Mayweather and Pacquiao are still knee-deep in negotiations.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/01/sports/floyd-mayweathers-mike-…

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Claim 6: “Mayweather announced earlier this year his return to boxing due to financial concerns, including a massive $340 million lawsuit against Showtime.”

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Multiple web search results confirm that Mayweather's return to boxing was linked to financial issues, specifically mentioning a lawsuit against Showtime and general financial concerns. One web search result explicitly states: 'Mayweather announced earlier this year his return to boxing due to financial concerns, including a massive $340 million lawsuit against Showtime.' This claim is supported by multiple search snippets.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Canelo Álvarez, billed as The One, was a professional boxing match contested on September 14, 2013, for the WBA (Super), WBC, and The Ring light middleweight championships. Th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floyd_Mayweather_Jr._vs._Canel…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Logan Paul, billed as "Bragging Rights", was an exhibition crossover boxing match between former five-division world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. and YouTuber Logan Paul. It …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floyd_Mayweather_Jr._vs._Logan…

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Claim 7: “Mayweather, 49, was scheduled to fight Mike Tyson, 59, in an exhibition match this past weekend in the Congo, though the fight never took place and the combatants have been silent about why.”

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The provided web search results do not contain any information regarding a scheduled fight between Mayweather and Tyson in the Congo this past weekend. The evidence provided is entirely irrelevant (Floyd Home furniture ads, Ring security system ads). Therefore, the claim cannot be corroborated or verified using the evidence provided.

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web search NEUTRAL — Hi, we're Floyd. We make furniture for keeping. Simple to assemble, easy to move, shipped to your door. A timeless solution to a modern lifestyle.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Soft Serve Sectional The Soft Serve Sectional brings rounded edges, deeper seats, and a whole new level of comfort to our modular system — striking the perfect balance between structure and softne…
https://floydhome.com/collections/sofas-sectionals

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web search NEUTRAL — The Floyd sofa can be a small modern loveseat or a large 3-seater with chaise for extra leg room. Stylish, comfortable, durable and pet and kid-friendly.
https://floydhome.com/collections/the-sofa

info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.