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Floyd Mayweather Jr faces setback as Showtime responds in $340M lawsuit
Published 8 June 2026 ยท general
Floyd Mayweather Jr is preparing for his return to the boxing ring, but a major legal challenge has emerged ahead of his comeback. The undefeated
Floyd Mayweather Jr is preparing for his return to the boxing ring, but a major legal challenge has emerged ahead of his comeback. The undefeated boxing legend filed a $340 million lawsuit against Showtime earlier this year, accusing the network and former executive Stephen Espinoza of mishandling money linked to some of his biggest fights. However, the case has now taken a new turn after Showtime responded with a counterclaim in court.
Published: June 8, 2026 โข 6:15 PM IST ยท Updated: June 13, 2026 โข 10:33 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Floyd Mayweather Jr is preparing for his return to the boxing ring, but a major legal challenge has emerged ahead of his comeback.
The undefeated boxing legend filed a $340 million lawsuit against Showtime earlier this year, accusing the network and former executive Stephen Espinoza of mishandling money linked to some of his biggest fights.
However, the case has now taken a new turn after Showtime responded with a counterclaim in court.