Overview
- Paul says Mayweather pre-sold the bout’s rights in the Middle East for $10 million and that his 15% share amounts to roughly $1.5 million he has not received.
- He adds that the company that allegedly paid Mayweather is suing him, though reporters say they have not verified any such Dubai-related case.
- Mayweather has not publicly responded to Paul’s renewed allegation as of early March 2026.
- Context from court records shows Mayweather Promotions sued PAC Entertainment Worldwide in May 2021 over a planned Dubai staging tied to the Paul matchup.
- Separate reporting details Mayweather’s ongoing legal matters and a busy 2026 slate with fights against Mike Tyson in April, Mike Zambidis in June, and Manny Pacquiao in September, plus a recent $340 million lawsuit he filed against Showtime.