Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather will confront each other in a performance match, scheduled to take place in the spring of 2026.
The two boxing legends have confirmed that the glove will take place next year, promising to be an eye -catching encounter. Tyson returned to the ring to the upper radio with Jake Paul on November 15, 2024, the match was broadcast live on Netflix.
The former heavyweight champion pocketed about 16 million pounds from that match, although he asserted that money was not the main motivation to return to the ring. On the Mayweather side, since the official retirement, he has also participated in many performances and used to compete with celebrities online, including Logan Paul – brother of Jake Paul. Now, two boxing legends will officially meet next year, with the schedule of the 2026 spring.
This shocking information was confirmed by Tyson, he told TMZ: “This is a match that both the world and I have never thought of happening. However, boxing has entered the new era of unpredictable, and this match is a testament.
I still don't believe Floyd really wants to do this. It would be harmful to his health, but Floyd wanted, so the contract was signed, and the match certainly took place. “
Tyson put his professional career at risk when facing Jake Paul last year, thereby receiving another failure to achieve achievements. Meanwhile, Mayweather remains unbeaten 50-0 and always refuses to put her perfect record in a dangerous situation when negotiating matches since retirement.
Despite agreeing another performance, Mayweather is still confident when confronting Tyson and believes that this deal will satisfy boxing fans.
“I have done this for 30 years and no puncher can tarnish my heritage,” Mayweather said. “You know, if I do something, it will have to be monumental and legendary. I am the best in boxing. This match will bring fans the right things they want.”
Tyson retired professional boxing on June 11, 2005 after the final match against Kevin McBride, but he returned to the ring a year later. “Iron Mike” had participated in a 4 -round match with Corey Sanders, then rested for 15 years before deciding on the upper radio with Roy Jones Jr.
Last year, Tyson was wearing gloves again when facing Jake Paul, while Mayweather maintained a more frequent presence since leaving the professional arena.
“Money” used to match with Japanese Kickboxing boxers Tenshin Nasukawa, YouTuber and wrestling WWE Logan Paul, and Deji network phenomenon.
Mayweather's last performance was last year, when he confronted John Gotti in Mexico City. The match lasted 8 rounds as expected, but there was no official winning results.
The rules for Tyson vs Mayweather gloves have not been announced, with the terms that are expected to be negotiated by both sides.