Former world champions Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather intend to fulfill within the ring in 2026.
Boxing manufacturing firm CSI Sports activities introduced the bout between Tyson, who will flip 60 subsequent 12 months, and Mayweather, 48, however didn’t give a venue or any particulars of a date, past saying it might happen within the spring.
Former world heavyweight champion Tyson, who misplaced on factors to Jake Paul in an eight-round bout in November 2024, mentioned: “This fight is something neither the world nor I ever thought would or could happen.
“Boxing has entered a brand new period of the unpredictable – and this struggle is as unpredictable because it will get.
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YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul has defeated one of many greatest-ever fighters, ex-heavyweight world champion Mike Tyson, who’s greater than twice his age.
“I still can’t believe Floyd wants to really do this. It’s going to be detrimental to his health, but he wants to do it, so it’s signed and it’s happening.”
Mayweather received world titles throughout 5 totally different weights, going unbeaten throughout his 50-fight profession which ended with a victory over MMA star Conor McGregor in 2017.
He mentioned: “I have been doing this for 30 years and there hasn’t been a single fighter that may tarnish my legacy.
“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 followers what they need.”
