Floyd Mayweather, Mike Tyson
Agree To Superfight …
‘Legend Vs. Legend’
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Two of the best boxers of all-time have agreed to a combat … TMZ Sports activities has realized Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather have signed a deal to sq. off in opposition to each other!!
We’re advised the match — which shall be placed on by CSI Sports activities/Battle Sports activities — is at present scheduled for someday within the spring of 2026.
An actual date and exact location will not be but identified … however nonetheless, Tyson stated he is thrilled to be slated to combine it up with Floyd, whom he hasn’t all the time had the best relationship.
“This fight is something neither the world nor I ever thought would or could happen,” Iron Mike stated. “However, boxing has entered a new era of the unpredictable — and this fight is as unpredictable as it gets.”
“I still can’t believe Floyd wants to really do this,” he added. “It’s going to be detrimental to his health, but he wants to do it, so it’s signed and it’s happening!”
The combat shall be an exhibition, so Mayweather is not risking his excellent 50-0 file … although he does not sound involved about Tyson in any manner.
“I’ve been doing this for 30 years and there hasn’t been a single fighter that can tarnish my legacy,” Mayweather stated. “You already know that if I am going to do something, it’s going to be big and it’s going to be legendary. I’m the best in the business of boxing. This exhibition will give the fans what they want.”
Floyd — who was simply named by ESPN as the highest fighter of this century — final fought professionally in August 2017 … when he took on Conor McGregor in one of many most-watched matchups ever.
TBE’s stepped into the ring a number of occasions since for exhibitions… together with a scrap in opposition to Logan Paul.
Tyson only recently laced up the gloves for a November 2024 professional combat with Jake Paul (108 million individuals tuned in) … however his final bout earlier than JP was manner again in 2005 in opposition to Kevin McBride.
