Mayweather's Showtime suit sparks questions about money and loyalty

Floyd Mayweather Jr. has filed a lawsuit seeking more than $340 million against Showtime and its former president Stephen Espinoza, alleging misappropriated funds and related breaches. BoxingScene’s Lance Pugmire frames the claim with skepticism, noting the fighter’s past revenue splits with Showtime, the absence of Haymon as a named defendant, and the possibility that the suit reflects post-career financial strains or behind-the-scenes tensions rather than a straightforward fraud case. The piece also recalls Mayweather’s history with Haymon and the Showtime era of major fights before Showtime shuttered boxing coverage in 2023.