Mayweather to unveil boxing talent series in Nigeria

Renowned retired boxing champion Floyd Mayweather is set to establish a boxing talent development series in Nigeria. The American athlete is scheduled to arrive in Abuja on Thursday, November 12, for a press conference on the following day, where the details of the TMT Frontrow Fight Series will be revealed. Keane Anis, head of TMT Africa and Frontrow Fight Series Media, announced this initiative through a statement.

The program aims to establish boxing academies and grassroots development programs in cities like Lagos, Abuja, Enugu, Calabar, and beyond. The goal is to provide young Nigerian boxers with professional training, career opportunities, and exposure to international competitions.

Mayweather is also anticipated to explore investment prospects in Nigeria's mining and solid minerals sector during his visit. The inaugural TMT Frontrow Fight Series is expected to take place in 2027, with Mayweather participating in a bout during that year. The champion, who has a record of 15 wins out of 17 professional fights, is also expected to face Australian light heavyweight boxer Matt "The Jedi" Floyd in Bangkok, Thailand, on December 19.

Mayweather retired from professional boxing in 2017 with a perfect record of 50 wins, including 27 knockouts. Since then, he has taken part in several exhibition bouts against various opponents.