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.
📍 The outcome
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 44d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
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.
Synthesized by Newsylist from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 46d ago.
Who reported it (13)
- Mayweather fight vs. Zambidis off, per court docs www.espn.com · 46d ago
- Floyd Mayweather's exhibition boxing match against kickboxer Mike Zambidis is off Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Floyd Mayweather’s boxing return vs Mike Zambidis cancelled amid $4.65m lawsuit talkSPORT · 46d ago
- Manny Pacquiao confirms Floyd Mayweather Jnr rematch postponed BoxingScene · 46d ago
- Floyd Mayweather's June exhibition fight called off amid legal trouble Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Insider Claims Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao 2 Not Happening in September Sports Illustrated · 46d ago
- Mayweather's Athens fight with Zambidis is off: report Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Floyd Mayweather fight in Greece canceled amid lawsuit: What to know USA Today · 46d ago
- Will Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight Saturday? Drama escalates amid legal action USA Today · 46d ago
- Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao 2 no longer going down in 2026 ‘if it happens’ MMA Mania · 46d ago
- 'I'm in great shape,' boxing legend Floyd Mayweather tells Euronews ahead of Athens fight Euronews.com · 46d ago
- Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Mike Zambidis Fight Called Off Ahead of Exhibition in Greece Bleacher Report · 46d ago
- Floyd Mayweather bout vs. Mike Zambidis called off, per court docs ESPN · 46d ago broke it first
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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