Mayweather to Launch Boxing Series in Nigeria

Ayomikun Elemikan

November 13, 2026
2 min read
Floyd Mayweather

American boxing legend Floyd Mayweather is set to introduce a boxing development programme in Nigeria aimed at identifying and preparing young talents for professional careers.

The 49-year-old is expected to arrive in Abuja on Thursday, November 12, ahead of a press conference on Friday, November 13, to announce the TMT Frontrow Fight Series Nigeria.

According to a statement by Keane Anis, Head of TMT Africa and Frontrow Fight Series Media, the initiative will establish boxing academies and grassroots development programmes in Lagos, Abuja, Enugu, Calabar and other parts of the country.

The organisers said, “Boxing legend Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather will arrive in Abuja on Thursday 12 November to announce the launch of TMT Frontrow Fight Series Nigeria and explore investment opportunities in Nigeria’s mining and solid minerals sector.”

The programme is expected to provide young boxers with professional training and opportunities to compete internationally.

The inaugural event is scheduled for 2027, with Mayweather also expected to participate in a boxing match in Nigeria that year. Details of his opponent and the venue are yet to be announced.

At the Abuja briefing, Mayweather is also expected to discuss his proposed December 19 fight against Australian light heavyweight boxer Matt “The Jedi” Floyd in Bangkok, Thailand.

The organisers said they would also announce subscription arrangements for Nigerian fans interested in watching the contest.

Mayweather retired from professional boxing in 2017 with an unbeaten record of 50 victories, including 27 knockouts. He has since competed in several exhibition bouts.