Tyson-Mayweather Exhibition Confirmed
Mike Tyson confirmed that his exhibition bout with Floyd Mayweather is still happening, stating "It's happening" though details remain to be finalized. Both legendary fighters are confident and eager, keeping fans waiting for official announcements about the date and venue.
- Mike Tyson's last exhibition was a split draw against Roy Jones Jr. in November 2020. The bout consisted of eight two-minute rounds, and the fighters wore 12-ounce gloves. - Floyd Mayweather has participated in several exhibition bouts since his professional retirement, facing a range of opponents including YouTuber Logan Paul and former MMA fighter Mikuru Asakura. - A significant weight difference will be a factor in this matchup; Tyson fought as a heavyweight, while Mayweather's professional career spanned five weight classes, from super featherweight to light middleweight. In his last exhibition, Tyson weighed in at 228.4lbs, whereas Mayweather never fought professionally above 154lbs. - The two fighters have a long and complicated history, with their feud reportedly starting in 2001. Over the years, there have been public disagreements, including a near-physical confrontation at a WBC convention in 2014, and debates over who is the greatest boxer of all time. - At 59 years old, Mike Tyson holds a professional record of 50 wins, 6 losses, and 2 no contests, with 44 of his wins coming by knockout. - Floyd Mayweather, at 49 years old, retired from professional boxing with an undefeated record of 50 wins and 0 losses, including 27 knockouts. - While details are still being finalized, reports suggest the exhibition could take place on April 25, 2026, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, echoing the famous "Rumble in the Jungle."
