Mayweather claims he can't pay 2015 taxes until after McGregor fight
Joe Camporeale / USA TODAY
Floyd Mayweather has earned an estimated $700 million from his boxing career, but he says he can't pay 2015 federal taxes he still owes until he gets his check for boxing Conor McGregor.
Mayweather filed a tax court petition July 5 asking the IRS to grant him a temporary reprieve, according to ESPN's Darren Rovell.
The petition notes that Mayweather has "substantial" assets but they are "restricted and primarily illiquid," adding that he has a "significant liquidity event scheduled in about 60 days."
2015 is the year Mayweather earned an estimated $220 million for fighting Manny Pacquiao.
Mayweather is expected to earn about $100 million for fighting UFC champion McGregor on Aug. 26.
It is not known how much Mayweather owes the IRS.
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