Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. Set for Exhibition Boxing Match in 2026
Two Boxing Hall of Famers to Face Off in Early 2026
In a surprising turn of events, Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. have agreed to meet in an exhibition boxing match scheduled for early 2026.
This announcement was made by CSI Sports, the live boxing production company that will be launching a media streaming and broadcast partnership for this event.
No specific date or location has been disclosed at this time.
Tyson, who will turn 60 next year, is set to return to the ring following his loss to Jake Paul in an eight-round bout last year.
Mayweather, 48 and unbeaten, expressed enthusiasm for the matchup, stating that it would provide fans with what they want.
Reacting to the announcement, Tyson remarked, "When CSI came to me about stepping in the ring with Floyd Mayweather, I thought, ‘No way this happens.’" However, he emphasized Mayweather's agreement to the fight and highlighted its significance, describing it as unpredictable and something neither he nor the world could have anticipated.
Tyson's career includes his reign as a heavyweight champion, while Mayweather holds titles in five weight classes, though none above the junior middleweight limit of 154 pounds.
His last official bout was against Conor McGregor in 2017.
Notably, his victories over Manny Pacquiao and Canelo Alvarez were among the richest bouts in boxing history.
Mayweather, reflecting on his long career spanning 30 years, expressed confidence in his legacy, stating that if he were to engage in something, it would be big and legendary.
He asserted his status as the best in the business of boxing and highlighted how this exhibition aims to fulfill fans' expectations.
The details of this upcoming event are still being finalized, but it promises to bring together two legendary figures from the world of boxing for a historic showdown.
This announcement was made by CSI Sports, the live boxing production company that will be launching a media streaming and broadcast partnership for this event.
No specific date or location has been disclosed at this time.
Tyson, who will turn 60 next year, is set to return to the ring following his loss to Jake Paul in an eight-round bout last year.
Mayweather, 48 and unbeaten, expressed enthusiasm for the matchup, stating that it would provide fans with what they want.
Reacting to the announcement, Tyson remarked, "When CSI came to me about stepping in the ring with Floyd Mayweather, I thought, ‘No way this happens.’" However, he emphasized Mayweather's agreement to the fight and highlighted its significance, describing it as unpredictable and something neither he nor the world could have anticipated.
Tyson's career includes his reign as a heavyweight champion, while Mayweather holds titles in five weight classes, though none above the junior middleweight limit of 154 pounds.
His last official bout was against Conor McGregor in 2017.
Notably, his victories over Manny Pacquiao and Canelo Alvarez were among the richest bouts in boxing history.
Mayweather, reflecting on his long career spanning 30 years, expressed confidence in his legacy, stating that if he were to engage in something, it would be big and legendary.
He asserted his status as the best in the business of boxing and highlighted how this exhibition aims to fulfill fans' expectations.
The details of this upcoming event are still being finalized, but it promises to bring together two legendary figures from the world of boxing for a historic showdown.
