Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. agree to fight for 2026
Just when you thought things couldn’t get any weirder in the sport of boxing, I present to you: 59-year-old Mike Tyson and 48-year-old Floyd Mayweather Jr., agreeing to meet each other inside the ring in 2026.
According to a report from TMZ, both famed boxers have signed a deal to square off against one another on a card produced by CSI Sports/Fight Sports — currently scheduled for sometime in the Spring.
“This fight is something neither the world nor I ever thought would or could happen,” Iron Mike said. “However, boxing has entered a new era of the unpredictable — and this fight is as unpredictable as it gets.”
“I still can’t believe Floyd wants to really do this,” he added. “It’s going to be detrimental to his health, but he wants to do it, so it’s signed and it’s happening!”
Floyd, who holds a perfect 50-0 record was just named by ESPN as the top fighter of this century — and last fought professionally in August 2017 … when he took on Conor McGregor in one of the most-watched matchups ever.
“I’ve been doing this for 30 years and there hasn’t been a single fighter that can tarnish my legacy,” Mayweather 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.”
Tyson just recently laced up the gloves for a November 2024 pro fight with Jake Paul almost 20 years after his last bout back in 2005 against Kevin McBride.
