Mayweather to face kickboxing icon Zambidis in Battle of the Legends

Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather Jr, the most successful and undefeated boxer in history, will step into the ring in Athens, the birthplace of the Olympic Games and the very foundations of global sport.

On June 27, 2026, Mayweather headlines Battle of the Legends, a global mega-event, facing Mike ‘Iron’ Zambidis, Greece’s most iconic combat sports athlete, in a once-in-a-lifetime super fight that bridges continents, eras, and fighting cultures.

The American professional boxer with the undefeated record of 50-0 that won 15 major world championships spanning five weight classes from super featherweight to light middleweight and Bronze Olympic Champion. One of the best defensive boxers in the history of the sport with an extraordinary career record defined by dominance, precision and longevity at the highest level. Mayweather is the most accurate puncher among professional boxers.

Standing opposite him is the Greek legend of boxing and kickboxing, Mike ‘Iron’ Zambidis.

An 18-time World Champion, Zambidis has competed against the greatest athletes from around the world in breathtaking fights, with an impressive professional record of 180 fights, 158 wins, and 87 knockouts. He is globally renowned for his achievements in international competitions and K-1 events in Japan, and stands out for his exceptional boxing skills, unparalleled technique, and uniquely aggressive fighting style.

The event will take place at the Telekom Center, Oaka Olympic Complex, welcoming thousands of spectators live and millions of viewers worldwide through international broadcasting platforms, and digital media distribution. Scheduled for 27th of June2026, at Telecom Center, OAKA Arena in Athens, as one of the most globally anticipated sporting spectacles. Battle of the Legends is an elite boxing event featuring a Main Event bout with Mayweather vs Mike Zambidis, while additionally two world title bouts will take place, featuring world-class athletes, alongside parallel entertainment activities and a live concert.

Meanwhile, Poland’s Marian Kasprzyk, who won gold in boxing’s welterweight division at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, has died aged 86, the Polish Boxing Association (PZB) said on Tuesday.

Kasprzyk, known for his unconventional style and tactical intelligence, represented Poland in three Olympics, also winning bronze in light welterweight at the 1960 Games. He worked as a coach and youth educator after his retirement from boxing.

“Marian Kasprzyk will be remembered as an athlete and a man whose achievements and attitude have left a lasting mark on the history of Polish boxing. A legend of our sport,” the PZB said in a statement.

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