Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has again publicly criticized Floyd Mayweather Jr., this time in connection with the boxer’s recently instituted $340 million civil action against Showtime Networks.
According to a report published by Yahoo News on Thursday, the lawsuit was filed on Tuesday in a California state court and alleges that Showtime, now a subsidiary of Paramount Global, together with its former President of Sports, Stephen Espinoza, engaged in what is described as a “long-running and elaborate scheme of financial fraud.” The action claims that substantial sums contractually owed to Mayweather were unlawfully diverted into accounts allegedly controlled by his former manager, Al Haymon.
The statement of claim further alleges that revenues generated from several high-profile bouts, including contests against Manny Pacquiao and Conor McGregor, were misappropriated. Notably, Al Haymon is not named as a defendant in the proceedings.
Commenting on the action, Mayweather’s legal counsel, Bobby Samini, stated that Mayweather remains one of the most significant pay-per-view attractions in boxing history, having generated hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue for Showtime. He asserted that the lawsuit represents Mayweather’s effort to recover earnings to which he is lawfully entitled, adding that the retired, undefeated boxer intends to pursue the matter with the same determination that characterized his professional career.
Paramount Global has categorically denied the allegations. In a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, a company spokesperson described the claims as baseless and lacking both legal and factual foundation, and confirmed that the company would vigorously contest the action through the judicial process.
Mayweather, aged 48, is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished boxers in the sport’s history, having secured world championships across five weight divisions and maintained an undefeated professional record. Although retired from competitive boxing, he continues to participate in exhibition bouts, including a proposed contest with former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, initially scheduled for spring 2026.
Against this backdrop, Jackson, who has maintained a long-standing and often adversarial relationship with Mayweather, publicly mocked the boxer via social media. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Jackson ridiculed Mayweather’s alleged financial losses, referenced prior warnings about contractual matters, and suggested that Mayweather return to the ring in lucrative exhibition or professional bouts to offset the claimed losses.
The exchange revives a feud between the two figures that dates back to the early 2000s and reportedly intensified following a financial dispute in 2012. Jackson has repeatedly asserted that he played a significant role in Mayweather’s commercial success during the height of his earning years.
Mayweather’s lawsuit underscores the assertion that even athletes reputed to be among the highest earners in modern sports history may still encounter disputes concerning contractual entitlements. The complaint alleges that approximately 40 percent of Mayweather’s career earnings remain unaccounted for due to alleged deficiencies in financial transparency during his Showtime contract period between 2013 and 2015.
As the litigation proceeds, public attention continues to be drawn not only to the legal contest but also to the ongoing public commentary surrounding Mayweather’s career, finances, and potential return to the ring.#newsafro_
