Floyd Mayweather Jr. is facing a significant legal and financial ruling after being declared the father of a young child in a case that has been unfolding for several years.
According to a report from TMZ Sports, a Nevada judge ruled in March 2026 that Mayweather is the legal father of a four-year-old girl, bringing clarity to a paternity dispute that dates back to 2023. The child’s mother, Paige Moorehead, had filed a petition seeking official recognition, alleging a long-term relationship with the boxing legend.
Court documents indicate that “Money” was served multiple times and ordered to undergo DNA testing, but failed to comply. As a result, the judge issued a default judgment establishing paternity.
The ruling comes with substantial financial obligations. Mayweather has been ordered to pay approximately $933,050 in back child support, along with ongoing monthly payments of $32,850. Reports state that he has only paid a portion of the amount so far, prompting the court to allow Moorehead to place a lien of up to $2 million on certain properties to secure the remaining balance.
Moorehead claims she was involved with “Money” for several years before becoming pregnant in 2021, with the child later born in December of that year. She also alleged that their relationship ended shortly after she informed him about the pregnancy.
The development adds to a growing list of legal matters surrounding the former world champion, who has remained active in the public eye despite retiring from professional competition years ago.