NEW YORK — Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. are set to satisfy in an early 2026 matchup of boxing Corridor of Famers.
Tyson, who will flip 60 subsequent yr, will return to the ring after his loss to Jake Paul final yr in an eight-round bout. He’ll meet the unbeaten Mayweather, 48, who stated the “exhibition will give the followers what they need.”
No date or web site was supplied within the announcement Thursday by CSI Sports activities, the stay boxing manufacturing firm which is able to launch a media streaming and broadcast partnership with this occasion.
“When CSI got here to me about stepping within the ring with Floyd Mayweather, I assumed, ‘No approach this occurs,’” Tyson stated within the launch asserting the battle. “However, Floyd stated sure.”
“This battle is one thing neither the world nor I ever thought would or might occur. Nevertheless, boxing has entered a brand new period of the unpredictable — and this battle is as unpredictable because it will get,” Tyson added. “I nonetheless can’t consider Floyd needs to essentially do that. It’s going to be detrimental to his well being, however he needs to do it, so it’s signed and it’s occurring!”
Tyson was a heavyweight champion and although Mayweather gained titles in 5 weight courses, none was above the 154-pound restrict of junior middleweight. His final official bout of his 50-win profession was towards MMA star Conor McGregor in 2017.
That battle, alongside along with his victories over Manny Pacquiao and Canelo Alvarez, have been the three richest bouts in boxing historical past.
“I’ve been doing this for 30 years and there hasn’t been a single fighter that may tarnish my legacy,” Mayweather stated. “You already know that if I’m going to do one thing, it’s going to be massive and it’s going to be legendary. I’m the most effective within the enterprise of boxing. This exhibition will give the followers what they need.” — CNN
