Tyson-Mayweather Fight Set for April
Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. agreed to fight on April 25 in Congo, marking the first time the legends will share the ring. The exhibition bout will feature 59-year-old Tyson against 48-year-old Mayweather in what's expected to be one of the year's most-watched sporting events.
- The fight pits two of the most dominant boxers of their respective eras against each other; Mayweather retired with an undefeated 50-0 professional record and 15 major world championships across five weight classes, while Tyson, once the undisputed heavyweight champion, holds a record of 50 wins, 6 losses, and 2 no contests, with 44 of his victories coming by knockout. - The choice of the Democratic Republic of Congo as the venue is a tribute to the legendary "Rumble in the Jungle," a historic 1974 heavyweight championship fight in the same location (then known as Zaire) between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman. - Both fighters have remained active in exhibition matches since retiring from professional boxing. Tyson most recently lost a unanimous decision to Jake Paul in November 2024, while Mayweather's last exhibition was against John Gotti III in August 2024. - The bout is expected to be highly lucrative for both fighters, with each reportedly earning a payout of at least $20 million. The event comes as Mayweather faces several lawsuits, including one for $1.4 million over allegedly unpaid-for jewelry and another massive $340 million lawsuit he filed against Showtime. - The two boxers have a long-running feud stretching back two decades, which has included public disagreements and personal insults. In 2015, Tyson called Mayweather "delusional" for claiming to be the greatest boxer in history. - At 20 years old, Tyson became the youngest heavyweight champion in history. Mayweather also had a notable early career, winning a bronze medal at the 1996 Olympics before turning professional.
