Floyd Mayweather to Launch Boxing Series in Nigeria in 2026
Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather is set to launch a new boxing development programme in Nigeria through the TMT Frontrow Fight Series.
Mayweather is expected to arrive in Abuja on Thursday, November 12, 2026, to announce the initiative. He will also explore investment opportunities in Nigeria’s mining and solid minerals sector.
The TMT Frontrow Fight Series aims to discover and develop young Nigerian boxers. It will provide training and promotion opportunities through boxing academies and grassroots programmes.
The planned programmes will cover Lagos, Abuja, Enugu, Calabar and other parts of the country.
Mayweather to Address Media in Abuja
Mayweather will speak at a press conference in Abuja on Friday, November 13, 2026.
He is expected to outline the plans for the TMT Frontrow Fight Series. The initiative will focus on developing boxing talent and creating opportunities for young Nigerians.
According to the organisers, the first boxing event is scheduled for 2027. They also announced plans for Mayweather to fight in Nigeria that year.
Mayweather Announces Bangkok Fight
The boxing legend will also discuss his upcoming fight in Bangkok, Thailand.
The contest is scheduled for December 19, 2026. His opponent will be Australian light heavyweight boxer Matt “The Jedi” Floyd.
Matt Floyd reportedly has a professional record of 15 wins from 17 fights.
The organisers said they would provide more details about the contest during the Abuja press conference. They will also explain how Nigerian boxing fans can subscribe to watch the fight.
TMT Frontrow Fight Series Targets Young Nigerian Boxers
TMT Africa and Frontrow Fight Series plan to expand boxing development opportunities across Nigeria and other African countries.
The programme will focus on identifying promising young fighters and helping them develop their skills. It also aims to provide a pathway for emerging boxers to compete at higher levels.
Through its proposed academies and grassroots activities, the initiative hopes to develop future boxing champions from Africa’s untapped talent pool.
