Two boxing icons, Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather, have officially agreed to face off in an exhibition match set for spring 2026, TMZ Sports reports. The bout, organized by CSI Sports/Fight Sports, does not yet have a confirmed date or venue, but both fighters expressed excitement about the historic showdown.
“This fight is something neither the world nor I ever thought would or could happen,” Tyson said. “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. It’s going to be detrimental to his health, but he wants to do it, so it’s signed and it’s happening!”
Mayweather, however, remained confident. “I’ve been doing this for 30 years and there hasn’t been a single fighter that can tarnish my legacy,” he said. “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.”
The exhibition will not affect Mayweather’s 50-0 professional record but marks another high-profile return for both men. Mayweather’s last professional fight was in 2017 against Conor McGregor, although he has participated in several exhibitions since, including one against Logan Paul.
Tyson last fought in November 2024 against Jake Paul, a match that drew 108 million viewers worldwide. Prior to that, his last professional fight was in 2005 against Kevin McBride.
