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Mike Tyson vs Floyd Mayweather Jr. Fight Set for April Fight in Africa, per Report
- On April 25, 2026, Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. tentatively agreed to an exhibition in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to The Ring's Mike Coppinger and other outlets.
- Financial incentives—expected payouts above $20 million each—helped seal interest as Mayweather's challenge and months of teasing, including a September tease, pushed CSI Sports and Fight Sports to advance talks.
- Exhibition rules will limit risk with eight two‑minute rounds and heavier 14‑ounce or 16‑ounce gloves to offset an estimated 70–80 lb weight difference, organizers say the bout will not affect professional records.
- Fans and commentators reacted with health and safety concerns, warning about serious injury risks for aging fighters after Tyson said, `This fight is something neither the world nor I ever thought would or could happen.`
- The 1974 fight's one billion viewers highlight the commercial stakes for the Congo show, nearly 52 years after Muhammad Ali and George Foreman made history in Kinshasa.
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The meeting is announced in Kinshasa, a city that entered the history of boxing with the mythical "Rumble in the Jungle" of 1974 between Mohamed Ali and George Foreman
Tyson and Mayweather to Face Off in Africa: A Battle of Boxing Legends
Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather, two of the biggest names in the world of boxing, have agreed to face off in Africa in April for an unofficial exhibition match. Tyson, 59, and Mayweather, 48, both have multiple wins under their belts, with their last fights taking place two years ago when Tyson fought against Jake Paul and lost and Mayweather fought against John Gotti III and won. The announcement has drawn varying reactions from boxing enthusia…
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