Mayweather to unveil boxing talent series in Nigeria

American boxing legend Floyd Mayweather is preparing to introduce a new boxing development series in Nigeria, aiming to identify, train and showcase emerging talents. The 49-year-old boxer is expected to visit Abuja on Thursday, November 12, for a press conference to reveal the details of the TMT Frontrow Fight Series. Keane Anis, head of TMT Africa and Frontrow Fight Series Media, announced the initiative through a statement to The Guardian on Thursday.

Under the program, boxing academies and grassroots development projects will be established in Lagos, Abuja, Enugu, Calabar and other cities throughout Nigeria. The initiative seeks to provide young Nigerian boxers with professional training, career opportunities in the sport, and exposure to international competitions. Mayweather, who retired from professional boxing in 2017 with a record of 50 wins and 27 knockouts, will also consider investment opportunities in Nigeria's mining and solid minerals sector during his visit.

The inaugural TMT Frontrow Fight Series is set to take place in 2027, while Mayweather is also expected to participate in a boxing match in Nigeria that year, though the opponent and venue have yet to be disclosed. Mayweather is scheduled to announce his proposed December 19 bout against Australian light heavyweight Matt "The Jedi" Floyd in Bangkok, Thailand, at the press conference on November 13.

Subscription arrangements for Nigerian fans interested in watching the Bangkok contest will also be announced during the event.