Legendary boxing icons Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. have officially signed on for an exhibition bout scheduled for spring 2026. The announcement, made today by promoters CSI SPORT and Fight Sports, confirmed the bout is locked in—but details like venue, date, and broadcasting partner remain undisclosed.
Tyson, 59, took to social media to share the news and his disbelief. “This fight is something neither the world nor I ever thought would or could happen,” he admitted. “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, aged 48, expressed unwavering confidence in his legacy. “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.”
Exhibition Match, Not a Pro Fight
The bout is confirmed as an exhibition, meaning it will not affect Mayweather’s pristine 50-0 record or count toward Tyson’s professional tally. That distinction appears key to Mayweather’s willingness to enter the ring again.
The gathering of two icons from distinct eras—Tyson, a feared heavyweight knockout artist, and Mayweather, a defensive virtuoso—makes the fight a rare spectacle.
Age and physical disparities are central. Tyson, at approximately 59, and Mayweather, nearing 49, have not competed professionally in years—but both remain crowd magnets. Tyson’s last bout was a 2024 exhibition loss to Jake Paul; Mayweather’s most recent appearance was a chaotic rematch with John Gotti III in 2024.