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Mike Tyson vs. Floyd Mayweather? Boxing legends agree to match in 2026, per press release
The two legendary fighters have said that they signed on for a match, but no info on date or location has been announced
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Mike Tyson vs. Floyd Mayweather? Boxing legends agree to match in 2026, per press release
The two legendary fighters have said that they signed on for a match, but no info on date or location has been announced
Two of the biggest names in boxing history have agreed to a match, according to a press release from CSI Sports. Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson and former welterweight king Floyd Mayweather have signed contracts for a fight to take place in the spring of 2026. The release, however, says that the exact date, location and rule set are still to be determined."When CSI came to me about stepping in the ring with Floyd Mayweather," Tyson said in the release. "I thought, 'No way this happens,' but, Floyd said yes.
"This fight is something neither the world nor I ever thought would or could happen. 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. It's going to be detrimental to his health, but he wants to do it, so it's signed and it's happening!"
Tyson, 59, recently returned to the ring for his first pro fight in 19 years when he faced Jake Paul on Netflix in a fight that was critically panned for a lack of action with Tyson unable to put forth much of anything. Mayweather, 48, retired from professional boxing in 2017 after a TKO win over Conor McGregor to run his record to a perfect 50-0. He has since taken part in a number of exhibition matches, most recently in August 2024 against John Gotti III.
"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."
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1) Mayweather has earned over $1.1 billion in career earnings, with inflation-adjusted figures approaching $1.52 billion, according to some reports.
2) Estimates suggest Tyson earned over $300 million during his career, with some sources indicating closer to $400 million in fight purses and endorsements. Despite his massive earnings, Tyson filed for bankruptcy in 2003, reportedly owing $23 million in debt.
Just sayin': I knew Tyson had filed for bankruptcy (i.e. he is the poster child for athletes mismanaging their money); however, is Mayweather out of money too?
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