Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. is in Abuja, Nigeria, for a two-day visit on 12–13 November 2026 to launch the TMT Frontrow Fight Series and explore investment opportunities in the country’s mining and solid minerals sector.
The former five-division world champion was scheduled to arrive on Thursday, 12 November. On Friday, 13 November, he hosted an official press conference in the Nigerian capital to outline the initiative.
The TMT Frontrow Fight Series aims to identify, train and promote young Nigerian boxing talent through academies and grassroots development programmes in Lagos, Abuja, Enugu, Calabar and other locations. The first event is planned for 2027, with Mayweather also expected to fight in Nigeria that year.
During the visit, Mayweather also discussed his upcoming exhibition bout in Bangkok, Thailand, on 19 December 2026 against Australian light heavyweight Matt “The Jedi” Floyd. Details on how Nigerian fans can access the event were among the points expected to be shared.
The project is being advanced by TMT Africa and Frontrow Fight Series, which said the goal is to develop local talent, expand professional opportunities and give young athletes international exposure.
