JAKARTA - Undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather confirmed that he will undergo a fight against kickboxing veteran Mike Zambidis, a few months before the rematch against Manny Pacquiao.
Zambidis, who is originally from Greece, previously uploaded a poster related to the fight between him and Mayweather last month. The poster announced that the schedule for their duel would be held on June 27, 2026 in Athens, Greece, at the Oaka Arena.
Mayweather then confirmed the information through a poster uploaded on his official Instagram followed by a detailed description of the month and place of the fight.
"Athena, Greece. Get ready for an all-out exhibition fight. This summer will be a legendary fight," wrote the boxing star nicknamed Money, as reported by TalkSport.
Zambidis, who is currently 45 years old, has passed his peak physical age like Mayweather - who is actually four years older than him. He hasn't fought since 2015.
His last appearance in the kickboxing world was in a points victory over Steve Moxon in a farewell event. So, the duel against Mayweather is his first fight in 11 years and will most likely take place in a professional boxing arena with traditional rules.
Mayweather has previously announced that he will fight heavyweight boxing icon Mike Tyson in a big exhibition match this year.
Information regarding when the surprise fight will take place has been dimming, but it is now believed that the two will meet in April 2026 in Africa.
In addition, he is also scheduled to fight again against his heavy rival, Manny Pacquiao, in a big event in Las Vegas in September this year. The duel will be held with the status of a professional fight.
Mayweather had wanted the duel to be held with an exhibition status, but Pacquiao refused. This is because the Filipino boxer intends to ruin Money's undefeated record in his 50 professional fights.
"I want Floyd to live with one defeat in his professional record and always remember who gave it to him," he said.
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