Floyd Mayweather finds himself embroiled in a tense legal battle with Showtime. The former world champion, known for his extravagant lifestyle and significant earnings claims, has sued Showtime and Stephen Espinoza over a whopping $340 million that he alleges got misappropriated through financial fraud orchestrated by Al Haymon.
Adding fuel to the fire, 50 Cent took to social media to mock Mayweather's legal troubles publicly. Once friends turned bitter enemies since 2012 following Mayweather's prison sentence, 50 Cent ridicules the champ for losing out on such a massive sum.
"Oh no, don't cry now, champ, you got $320 million taken from you," he jeered. "I told you: 'Let me read the contracts now.'" 50 Cent didn't shy away from his ongoing criticism about Mayweather's alleged lack of reading comprehension skills.
A layer deeper into their fractured relationship reveals an intriguing past. In 2012 while Mayweather served time, 50 Cent discovered financial turmoil within Mayweather Promotions. He injected $2 million to stabilize matters at the time when rumors swirled about underhanded dealings with Al Haymon during Mayweather’s absence—allegations that both sides firmly deny.
Despite the controversy surrounding him, Mayweather might need fresh avenues for income amidst his financial disputes. As suggested sarcastically by 50 Cent, exhibition fights against legends like Terence Crawford or even Mike Tyson could prove lucrative.
