Floyd Mayweather Visits Lagos Governor as He Launches Boxing Initiative

Boxing great Floyd Mayweather has made a courtesy visit to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu during his trip to Nigeria, according to the report. The former world champion met the governor at Lagos House in Marina, where the two were pictured speaking face to face. Mayweather’s visit is connected to a boxing development initiative intended to identify and support young Nigerian fighters. The project is expected to offer opportunities to emerging boxers and contribute to the growth of the sport in the country, the report says. The American boxing star is widely celebrated for his career in the ring, which included winning world titles across five weight divisions. His arrival in Nigeria has brought him into contact with state officials as he works to introduce the initiative. The report also notes that Mayweather is preparing for an exhibition bout against Australian fighter Matt “The Jedi” Floyd. The contest is scheduled to take place in Bangkok, Thailand, on December 19, 2026. No further details were provided about the boxing programme’s schedule, the fighters who may take part, or the terms of Mayweather’s meeting with Sanwo-Olu. For now, the visit places the former champion in Lagos as he looks to support a new pathway for young people interested in boxing.