Floyd Mayweather Jr. goes nuclear on Terence Crawford over WBC belt tax drama: “I would come and beat the belts away!”

Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. unleashed a fiery tirade against undisputed welterweight king Terence Crawford on Thursday, December 4, 2025, accusing “Bud” of refusing to pay mandatory WBC penalties worth around $300,000.

In a viral Instagram Live that has already surpassed 8 million views, the 50-0 icon criticized Crawford for allegedly refusing to pay the 3% tax on his $50 million purse from the fight with Canelo Alvarez earlier this year.

Mayweather shouted: “I heard Crawford didn’t want to pay the WBC tax on his belts. He made 50 million and still decides not to pay. Why not pay and remain undisputed as a true champion?”

The Hall of Famer continued: “What does Crawford think it is? In boxing, everyone pays taxes. Being the best right now doesn’t exempt you from the rules!”

Floyd then scoffed: “Where do you think belts come from? Do you think organizations just give them away? If you want, I’ll lend you the 300,000 that idiot doesn’t want to pay.”

The most explosive moment came when Mayweather asserted his superiority and said, “If you were in my era, I’d go up in weight and beat those belts out of you. You wouldn’t stand a chance against me!”

Crawford was reported to have lost the WBC welterweight title after refusing to pay the penalty for a potential defense, leaving fans stunned that an undisputed champion would willingly give up a belt for money.

WBC president Mauricio Sulaimán confirmed the situation on social media, stating that the organization had no choice but to vacate Crawford’s belt when payment deadlines were ignored.

Mayweather, who has never lost a title in or out of the ring, used the incident to remind everyone of his perfect record and his willingness to always pay to keep every belt he won.

Fans immediately flooded Twitter with #MayweatherVsCrawford, #FloydCallsOutBud and #PayYourTaxes trending around the world as the clip spread across TikTok, YouTube and Instagram Reels.

Many praised Floyd for speaking facts about boxing politics, while others accused him of being jealous of Crawford achieving undisputed two-weight status, something Mayweather never officially achieved.

Crawford has remained silent thus far, but sources close to “Bud” say he is frustrated with multiple organizations demanding fees without offering opponents or guaranteed dates.

Mayweather doubled down on his comments, writing: “50 million in the bank and crying for 300,000? I paid millions in taxes and still walked away undefeated with all the belts. That’s the difference!”

The 48-year-old retired superstar even offered to cover the fee personally, saying, “Tell the WBC I’ll send the money tomorrow if Crawford is too broke after winning 50 million!”

Boxing analysts were quick to point out that Mayweather himself once paid more than $1.2 million in penalty fees for the Pacquiao fight alone and still pocketed more than $200 million.

Veteran promoter Bob Arum, who worked with both fighters, laughed when asked about the problem: “Floyd is right about one thing: Nobody ever took a belt from him because he always paid and then won.”

Insiders at Top Rank and PBC believe this public war of words could force Crawford to respond soon, especially with a massive Middle East fight rumored for early 2026.

Social media exploded with memes of Mayweather holding a calculator and Crawford looking at empty belt cases, racking up millions of shares in a matter of hours.

Former opponents like Marcos Maidana and Canelo Alvarez liked Floyd’s post, while Errol Spence Jr. remained neutral and simply posted laughing emojis below the video.

The drama has revived the eternal debate: the best Floyd Mayweather against the best Terence Crawford at 147 pounds. Most bettors still favor Money by decision due to his unmatched defense.

YouTube channels posted emergency reaction videos titled “Floyd DESTROYS Crawford,” “Mayweather Offers Crawford a $300,000 Loan,” and “Why Bud Quit the WBC Belt,” each of which garnered more than a million views overnight.

Crawford coach Brian McIntyre declined to comment when contacted by reporters, but a source within the camp said Bud is “laughing about Floyd seeking attention again.”

Regardless of the truth, Mayweather managed to once again alert the entire boxing world that at 48 years old, he still turns heads with a single rant.

As the internet continues to parse every word, one thing becomes clear: when Floyd Mayweather speaks, boxing listens, whether you love him or hate him.

The ball is now in Terence Crawford’s court. Will “Bud” respond, pay the fee, or just let the legend keep talking? Fight fans around the world are waiting.

The ball is now in Terence Crawford’s court. Will “Bud” respond, pay the fee, or just let the legend keep talking? Fight fans around the world are waiting.

The ball is now in Terence Crawford’s court. Will “Bud” respond, pay the fee, or just let the legend keep talking? Fight fans around the world are waiting.