In a move that has stunned the boxing world, icons Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather have officially confirmed plans to face off in a blockbuster exhibition fight in 2026.

The highly anticipated bout will be promoted by CSI Sports/Fight Sports, although specific details — including the exact date, venue, broadcast partners, and rules — remain undisclosed.

Tyson, 59, the former undisputed heavyweight champion, admitted even he was surprised by the matchup.
“This is a fight I never imagined happening — and neither did the world,” Tyson said. “But boxing has entered a new era, where the unexpected is the norm. And this? This is as unpredictable as it gets.”

The fight will mark Tyson’s return to the ring for the first time since his controversial exhibition against Jake Paul last November, which broke a 19-year retirement. Over his storied career, Tyson racked up 50 wins in 59 fights — all as a heavyweight.

Mayweather, 48, retired with a perfect 50-0 record, having won world titles in five different weight classes. Since retiring in 2017, the defensive maestro has continued to draw massive audiences through high-profile exhibitions — most recently against John Gotti III in August 2024.

Though exhibition matches don’t typically produce official results, the intrigue lies in the stylistic contrast: Tyson’s ferocious heavyweight power versus Mayweather’s signature defense and ring IQ honed at welterweight.

Mayweather, never one to shy away from the spotlight, promised fans another unforgettable event.
“If I’m doing it, it’s going to be big, and it’s going to be legendary,” he said. “I’ve always been the best at the business of boxing — and this exhibition will be no different. The fans are going to love it.”