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Floyd Mayweather bout vs. Mike Zambidis called off, per court docs

A scheduled exhibition match between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Mike Zambidis in Greece has been called off, according to court documents.

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The exhibition boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Mike Zambidis was called off amid a lawsuit. The fight, which was set to take place in Athens, Greece, was cancelled with no clear indication of whether it will be rescheduled.

The legal issues surrounding the event led to its cancellation, with Mayweather's plans for a June exhibition now uncertain.

Epilogue added 74d ago, after coverage quieted.

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Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s bout against Mike Zambidis has been cancelled. This development follows legal action and reports based on court documentation.

Coverage from ESPN and Bleacher Report confirms the cancellation of the exhibition fight in Greece. Prior to the cancellation, Euronews reported that Mayweather stated he was in great shape for the event, while USA Today highlighted escalating drama surrounding the legal proceedings.

Attention now turns to other potential matches, as MMA Mania reports that a second fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao is no longer scheduled for 2026.

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Quick answers

Where was the Mayweather vs. Zambidis fight scheduled to take place?

The exhibition match was scheduled to take place in Greece.

How was the cancellation of the fight confirmed?

The cancellation was confirmed via court documents.

Is there a Mayweather vs. Pacquiao rematch planned for 2026?

According to MMA Mania, a second fight between Mayweather and Pacquiao is no longer occurring in 2026.

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