Boxing legends Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather have officially announced their shocking exhibition match set for the year 2026.
Mike Tyson, the legendary boxer who once held the undisputed heavyweight championship, is making a comeback after a 19-year retirement. The former world champion has announced that he will be stepping into the ring once again next year, this time against another icon of the sport - Floyd Mayweather.
The exact rules for the Tyson-Mayweather exhibition bout are still under wraps, but the event promises to be a spectacle for boxing fans worldwide. The clash of styles between Tyson's raw heavyweight power and Mayweather's defensive genius from the welterweight division is sure to make for an exciting matchup.
Mayweather, who retired unbeaten with a flawless 50-0 record, has made a lucrative career out of exhibition matches since retiring in 2017. Tyson's last ring appearance was an exhibition against Jake Paul last November, marking his first foray into the unpredictable new era of boxing.
The event will be staged by CSI Sports/Fight Sports, and while the selected partners for the broadcast of the bout have not yet been officially announced, the company has promised to deliver a big and legendary event. Floyd Mayweather has also expressed his excitement about the matchup, stating that it will be big and legendary.
The intrigue surrounding this matchup lies in the clash of styles between two former world champions. Tyson, who amassed 50 wins from 59 fights during his legendary career, will be testing his power against Mayweather's speed and defensive prowess.
Tyson himself has expressed his surprise at the prospect of the matchup, stating that neither the world nor he ever thought it would or could happen. The exhibition bout between these two boxing legends is set to take place next year, promising to be a memorable event in the history of boxing.
