FLOYD MAYWEATHER TO LAUNCH BOXING SERIES IN NIGERIA, TARGETS YOUNG TALENTS

American boxing legend Floyd “Money” Mayweather is set to launch a new boxing development initiative in Nigeria aimed at discovering, training and promoting emerging boxing talents across the country.

The initiative, known as the TMT Frontrow Fight Series Nigeria, is designed to create opportunities for young Nigerian boxers through professional training, boxing academies and grassroots development programmes.

Mayweather is expected to arrive in Abuja on Thursday, November 12, 2026, ahead of a press conference scheduled for Friday, November 13, where he will unveil details of the initiative.

According to the organisers, the programme will establish boxing academies and grassroots development platforms in Lagos, Abuja, Enugu, Calabar and other locations across Nigeria.

The project is expected to provide promising Nigerian fighters with access to professional coaching, development opportunities and greater exposure to international boxing competitions.

The first TMT Frontrow Fight Series event is scheduled to take place in 2027, with Mayweather also expected to participate in a boxing match in Nigeria during the same year. However, details of his opponent and the proposed venue have not yet been announced.

Beyond the boxing initiative, the 49-year-old former world champion is also expected to explore investment opportunities in Nigeria’s mining and solid minerals sector during his visit.

Mayweather will also use the Abuja press conference to discuss his scheduled December 19, 2026, bout against Australian light heavyweight boxer Matt “The Jedi” Floyd in Bangkok, Thailand.

Matt Floyd reportedly has 15 victories from 17 professional fights. Details of the upcoming contest, including subscription arrangements for Nigerian fans interested in watching the fight, are expected to be announced during the press conference.

The announcement was contained in a statement issued by Keane Anis, Head of TMT Africa and Frontrow Fight Series Media.

Mayweather retired from professional boxing in 2017 with an unbeaten professional record of 50 victories, including 27 knockouts. Since then, he has participated in several exhibition bouts.

The TMT Frontrow Fight Series is expected to form part of broader efforts to develop boxing talent across Africa, provide opportunities for young athletes and create a pathway for Nigerian fighters to compete on the international stage.

The initiative could provide a platform for emerging Nigerian boxers to showcase their abilities and pursue professional careers in the sport.