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Floyd Mayweather Jr. files a $340 million lawsuit against Showtime
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Vital update – February 7, 2026: Former president of Showtime Sports Stephen Espinoza responded to allegations contained in Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s $340 million lawsuit.
In a February 7 podcast interview on YouTube Compass in rhythmEspinoza expressed surprise and disappointment, defending his integrity:
“I’m proud of my reputation. It’s a reputation for integrity… and I’ve never done anything to hurt a player and change him in a miniature period of time.”
“I’m definitely disappointed and surprised, I haven’t talked to Floyd about it and in many ways it’s a secret.”
“The lawsuit will resolve itself.”
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Interview with Compas On The Beat on YouTube – February 7, 2026
Espinoza declined to comment further, postponing the legal process. Showtime Networks has not provided any formal response.
Retired boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. filed a 25-page lawsuit regarding February 4, 2026 (some reports cite February 3), in Los Angeles County Superior Court v Showtime Networks Inc. and former sports president Stephen Espinoza. The lawsuit accuses them of aiding and abetting a decades-long fraud organized by Mayweather’s former adviser. Al Haymon — who is not named as a defendant, reportedly for personal reasons.
At least that’s what Mayweather says $340 million fighting earnings were embezzled, some over $1.2 billion overall in professional portfolios.
Basic Misconduct Claims
The complaint describes A More than 15 years of ‘sophisticated financial fraud scheme’ including:
- Hidden accounts and unauthorized redirects — Showtime sent earnings to third-party accounts controlled by Haymon and associates (including Jeff Morris) rather than directly to Mayweather. Funds were then allegedly diverted using false labels such as “reimbursements,” “loan repayment” or “expenses” to Haymon.
- Using a slush fund — Unrelated expenses financed with big-ticket fight money, including a $20 million “reimbursement” falsely linked to the 2015 Andre Berto fight.
Hiding and changing records
Alleged attempts to hide the program include:
- Showing Mayweather only selected documents.
- Changing contract dates (e.g., erasing and rewriting, with notes such as “We need to discuss our a-“).
- Claims documentation was destroyed during the 2023 floods.
- Refusal to provide full financial documentation in 2024, citing limitation or unavailability.
Examples of incorrect payments
- Immense transfers (up to $15 million) unrelated to fight dates.
- Many years of delays in payments (e.g. the fight with Pacquiao).
- Using blockbuster earnings for non-combat expenses.
Showtime and Stephen Espinoza’s role
Showtime and Espinoza allegedly:
- Red flags ignored when hundreds of millions were transferred by third parties.
- Redirections made simple.
- He helped hide himself by withholding documentation.
Espinoza, who negotiated Mayweather’s six-fight contract in 2012, is accused of “substantial assistance.” The lawsuit claims that Showtime “effectively delivered the money owed to Floyd directly into Haymon’s hands.”
It’s about fights and earnings
The allegations focus on Mayweather’s era on Showtime, specifically his last seven fights, including:
- Canelo Alvarez
- Manny Pacquiao (purse worth approximately $220 million)
- Conor McGregor
- Others under a six-fight deal from 2012 to 2015
Reasons for action and aid sought
Claims include:
- Fraud
- Aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty
- Civil conspiracy
- Conversion
Mayweather is looking for:
- $340 million compensatory damages
- Additional compensation for lost opportunities
- Punitive damages
- Forensic accounting costs
- Legal fees
A jury trial is requested.
Current status
The case is at an early stage. No public reaction from Showtime or Espinoza beyond the podcast comments.
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World champion claims Conor Benn pulled out of fight after ‘setting up the whole deal’
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April 25, 2026
Conor Benn could be ready for a world title fight against Ryan Garcia, but there is one reigning world champion who claims the Briton recently pulled out of a title shot even though “the whole deal has already been done.”
Benn made his Zuffa Boxing debut earlier this month. defeating Regis Prograis in a 150-pound catchweight bout – his first fight at sub-154 pounds in four years – and now he looks ready to fight for world titles at welterweight.
Although his position as mandatory challenger for the WBC title put him in line to face Garcia, WBA 147-pound champion Rolando Romero claimed that Benn had withdrawn from the title fight.
I’m talking to Fighting Hub TV“Rolly” explained why he doubted the Garcia fight would happen and revealed that he expected to fight Benn until “The Destroyer” changed his mind.
“Conor Benn waived me, we had the whole deal done, we were supposed to fight on May 30 in Fresh York for my world title, and then he just disappeared out of nowhere.
Conor Benn was there begging to fight me. By the way, we already had everything planned, but he’s in Fresh York trying to create all this fuss and stuff – he did it for advantage. Same with this, he can do this with Ryan too to gain strength.
“They’re out there trying to do all this stuff, I don’t do this imitation beef. That throws me off, you go and do all this imitation beef and then you come here and act like a gigantic, tough guy and then you run away and don’t fight.”
“Maybe he was doing it with Ryan because Ryan would have knocked him out cool.”
Garcia and Benn could collide this summer in Las Vegas when Benn returns to the welterweight division in a direct world title fight.
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Jermell Charlo picks Tim Tszyu to defeat Errol Spence Jr
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3 hours agoon
April 25, 2026
Charlo then launched into a longer explanation, questioning what version of Spence would emerge after his years outside the ring and claiming that style favored Tszyu.
“He has little defense. Errol will come in softly. He doesn’t really move his head. Tim moves his head. He throws a few stone hay shots. “I just follow my fighting style and be realistic.”
Jermell looked like a war veteran and described the fight, giving reasons why he chose Tszyu to beat Spence.
For years, these two towers were the “Twin Towers” of Derrick James’ gym in Dallas. They shared celebrations, sweat and secrets. The problem is that Errol was very vocal about these sessions, essentially telling the world that he was “teaching” Jermell.
For a guy like Charlo, who carries enormous pride and has built his “Lions Only” brand on being the alpha, having a former teammate claim dominance over him is a stain he can’t wash off in a sanctioned fight.
Having never fought professionally, these gym stories are the only narrative that exists and you have to wonder if it’s still eating at him.
Charlo also indicated the location, with the fight expected to take place in Australia.
“He’s going to Australia there. I see Tim Tszyu winning that fight,” Jermell said.
X is having a field day because Charlo looks like a man who sat in a dim room and watched Spence’s training videos over and over again. Fans call this the “villain arc” energy. He spoke quickly, louder and louder, and seemed personally interested in the answer.
During the prophecy, Jermell had a diabolical look in his eyes, as if he were performing a technical exorcism on his elderly rival.
When he has such wide eyes and high energy intensity, he tends to rely on his “Only Lions” personality, which thrives on perceived disrespect. In this case, the disrespect is the years in which Errol Spence Jr. he claimed to be the “substantial brother” at the gym.
“I don’t have to fight Errol Spence and I don’t care about fighting Errol Spence,” Jermell said.
Jermell is essentially using Tim Tszyu as a proxy. Since Charlo hasn’t fought at 154 pounds since 2022, he needs Spence to lose to someone else to prove that the elderly era (the Derrick James era) is over. If Tszyu destroys Spence, it will validate Charlo’s technical criticism and make his inactivity look like a calculated move rather than a decline.
Chris Williams is a senior writer for Boxing News 24covering sports since 2013 and reporting on major events around the world. His relationships range from established champions to hungry prospects vying for recognition. Over the years, Chris has worked with many of boxing’s top brass, earning respect for his insightful analysis and insider perspective.
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Roy Jones Jr sums up Tyson Fury’s chances of beating top-ranked Lennox Lewis
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April 25, 2026
Britain has produced some great heavyweights in recent years, ending an almost century-long curse and seeing success in the division ever since. Predicting the outcome of the clash between two of the best fighters in the country, Lennox Lewis and Tyson Fury, Roy Jones Jr said it would be a “great fight”.
Bob Fitzsimmons became the first British world heavyweight champion in 1897, and he and Jones remain the only two fighters in boxing history to have won both middleweight and heavyweight world titles.
However, Great Britain struggled for success in the division after the Fitzsimmons fight, unable to claim heavyweight supremacy until Lennox Lewis became WBC world champion in 1992. Britain has since crowned its title 11th world heavyweight championFabio Wardley, who follows in the footsteps of Fury and Anthony Joshua.
In an interview with Grosvenor CasinoJones said he would give Lewis an advantage over the “Gypsy King” if they met in their prime.
“Tyson Fury vs. Lennox Lewis? That would be a great fight, but my first thought was Lennox Lewis because of his power. But my second thought was also that Tyson Fury was great at making adjustments. I would go with Lennox Lewis.”
At least one heavyweight world title is expected to remain in a Briton’s hands for some time, with Daniel Dubois scheduled to face another Briton, Fabio Wardley, for the WBO belt next month.
In the meantime, we hope 21-year-old Moses Itauma can continue Britain’s success for many years to come, with the youngster considered by many to be the hottest prospect in boxing.
As for Fury, he is focused on the UK-wide megafight with Joshua – their own ‘Battle of Britain’ after Lennox fought Frank Bruno in 1993.
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