Floyd Mayweather Jr. will return to the ring on June 27, 2026, headlining a crossover exhibition against Mike Zambidis at the Telekom Center inside Athens’ OAKA Olympic Complex, another revenue-centric date on his post-retirement schedule.
The event, branded Battle of the Legends, sends Mayweather to Greece for the first time, with organizers targeting international streaming reach rather than divisional consequence. The assignment fits the pattern of his exhibitions, controlled nights where the pace remains manageable and the business side drives the operation.
Athens Assignment
Promoters introduced the bout with the line: “HISTORY IS UP TO BE MADE: Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather vs ‘Iron’ Mike Zambidis, Saturday, June 27, 2026, TELEKOM CENTER, OAKA, Athens, Greece.
Mayweather enters with a 50-0 professional record, a former five-division champion who built his career on ring command, defensive awareness and precise counterpunching. He reads opponents quickly, sets his sartegy and forces them to react while working behind timing and precision.
Zambidis enters
Zambidis brings a record of 158 wins with 87 knockouts over 180 professional fights, most of which were reported in kickboxing rings and K-1 tournaments. He fights with a forward lean, compact hooks, and the kind of short power that can shake a guard when space closes.
Two world title fights are scheduled under the headliner, with tickets moving through Ticketmaster once sales open. Sponsor support has already been secured, indicating firm financial planning for a card designed for broad distribution.
The showcase leaves each division unchanged, though it expands Mayweather’s role as a reliable headliner years after his sanctioned run closed. Promoters still trust his name when they want a steady live gate and a veteran who knows how to run the ring without wasting movement.
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Last updated on 02/05/2026
