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Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. set to meet in exhibition boxing match in 2026

The exhibition bout between Tyson and Mayweather, set for spring 2026, aims to celebrate boxing legends and generate worldwide attention with a major promotional campaign.

  • TMZ and promoters reported the two Hall of Famers, Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr., have signed contracts for an exhibition bout slated for Spring 2026, hosted by CSI Sports/Fight Sports.
  • Packing the matchup as an exhibition, organizers hope to capitalise on legendary star power and use new technology at a world-class venue to reshape boxing presentation, CSI Sports says.
  • Tyson, who will turn 60 on June 30, 2026, returned to the ring last year and said `I still can't believe Floyd wants to really do this`, while Floyd Mayweather Jr. enters undefeated at 50 and will be 49 by the fight.
  • Critics and boxing purists warned about health and credibility, while the general fanbase on social platforms showed indifference; venue, ticketing and broadcast partners remain unconfirmed as anticipation builds.
  • As an exhibition, the fight highlights weight-class disparity: Mayweather's top professional weight was 154 lbs versus heavyweight Tyson's over 200 lbs, and CSI Sports pitches new in-ring technology for global impact.
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In the spring of 2026 Mike Tyson, 59 years old, and Floyd Mayweather, 48 years old, two boxing legends, were expected to fight in an exhibition.

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Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Mike Tyson have officially signed a contract for an exhibition fight scheduled for 2026.

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TMZ broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
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