Mike Tyson, Floyd Mayweather Jr. Will Meet In Exhibition In 2026

Boxing greats Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. will meet for an exhibition match in 2026, in accordance with a press launch from CSI Sports activities/Struggle Sports activities.

A date for the match has not been set, however Tyson is already throwing pictures on the undefeated Mayweather, saying he was shocked the previous world champion agreed to it.

“When CSI got here to me about stepping within the ring with Floyd Mayweather,” mentioned Tyson in a written assertion. “I believed, ‘No means this occurs,’ however Floyd mentioned sure. This combat is one thing neither the world nor I ever thought would or may occur. Nevertheless, boxing has entered a brand new period of the unpredictable—and this combat is as unpredictable because it will get. I nonetheless can’t consider Floyd desires to actually do that. It’s going to be detrimental to his well being, however he desires to do it, so it’s signed and it’s taking place!”

The combat ought to entice boxing followers and sports activities fanatics worldwide despite the fact that Tyson, the youngest heavyweight world champion, is 59. Mayweather is 48.

“I’ve been doing this for 30 years, and there hasn’t been a single fighter that may tarnish my legacy,” mentioned Mayweather. “You already know that if I’m going to do one thing, it’s going to be huge and it’s going to be legendary. I’m one of the best within the enterprise of boxing. This exhibition will give the followers what they need.”

Each boxers have had controversies all through their careers whereas making a legacy that has excited boxing followers and intrigued most of the people. Each males have additionally been profitable of their entrepreneurial pursuits exterior the game.

No particulars have been launched concerning the date of the bout, location, guidelines, or whether or not the combat will likely be regulated within the metropolis it might happen in.

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