Floyd Mayweather to Launch Boxing Academies Across Nigeria

Boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. has announced plans to set up boxing academies throughout Nigeria. His goal is to find and train young athletes who can compete internationally. Mayweather shared this news during a visit to Nigeria on Friday.

Along with establishing academies, Mayweather plans to organize boxing events across the country. These events will give emerging fighters a chance to showcase their skills and start their professional careers. He emphasized that Africa has a lot of untapped talent and resources, and he wants to help young people succeed.

Mayweather expressed his love for Africa, stating, “Africa is the best continent in the world.” He wants to inspire young people by showing them that they can achieve their dreams, just like he did.

Dr. Adrian Ogun, a consultant for TMT Africa, mentioned that this initiative fulfills a promise Mayweather made during a previous visit to Nigeria in 2022. The program will kick off in early 2027 and will include cities beyond Abuja and Lagos, such as Enugu and Calabar.

Ogun noted that many Nigerian boxers currently have to go abroad for training and development. The new academies aim to provide local fighters with the necessary training and resources. He also suggested partnerships with Mayweather’s gym in Las Vegas to enhance training standards.

In addition to boxing, Mayweather is interested in investing in Nigeria’s solid minerals sector, showing his commitment to helping the country beyond sports. He believes in ensuring that Africans benefit from their own resources.

Mayweather’s upcoming exhibition match is scheduled for December 19, 2026, in Bangkok, Thailand. He encouraged African youth to stay focused and work hard, reminding them that they are capable of achieving greatness.