Mike Tyson vs. Floyd Mayweather Exhibition Match
Mike Tyson, the former heavyweight boxing champion, has recently revealed plans for his upcoming exhibition match against Floyd Mayweather, indicating it is set to occur in Africa this coming March. During a live event titled “An Experience With Mike Tyson,” he shared enthusiastic remarks about the fight, stating:
“Can you believe it? Floyd Mayweather! It’s happening in March, and it will be amazing in Africa. This event is going to shatter records and stand out as one of the biggest sports events of the year.”
Match Details and Background
The match between Tyson and Mayweather was first announced back in September, with expectations for a spring 2026 date, but specifics regarding the location and exact timing remained undisclosed until now. Tyson, 59, expressed optimism about the impact of the fight, saying:
“This is going to be incredible.”
Recent Fight Histories
In a look at Mayweather’s recent fight history, he last stepped into the ring in November 2024, where he faced social media star Jake Paul in an eight-round contest, suffering a points loss. This bout marked Tyson’s return to the ring after a lengthy break, having last fought in 2020 in an exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr., with his last professional fight dating back to 2005. Meanwhile, Mayweather retired undefeated in 2017 with a record of 50 wins, famously defeating former UFC champion Conor McGregor in his final professional bout. Since retirement, however, the 48-year-old has participated in several exhibition matches.
Potential Future Fights
Despite plans for the Tyson-Mayweather exhibition, uncertainties loom over whether it will be the only major event for Mayweather, as former champion Manny Pacquiao is also eyeing a rematch with him. Pacquiao, who fought Mayweather in 2015 in a record-setting match, is currently in discussions about a potential fight. He commented:
“Right now, it’s in negotiations. My team is in direct communication with his. The world of boxing would be thrilled if the rematch occurs, but his choices might prevent him from facing me instead of Mike Tyson.”
Pacquiao, who returned to the ring this summer for a fight with Mario Barrios, is adamant about the rematch negotiations, saying that he is close to an agreement but that some details are still being worked out, with a Las Vegas venue being a possibility. In addition, he mentioned ongoing talks for an exhibition match with Ukrainian boxer Vasyl Lomachenko, reinforcing the dynamic and evolving nature of boxing as it bridges exhibition and professional bouts.
