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Mayweather–Tyson 2026 Exhibition Confirmed as Skeptics Question Legitimacy and Stakes

The event is set under CSI Sports/Fight Sports for spring 2026, with date, venue, rules, broadcast and sanctioning still to be announced.

Overview

  • Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather each confirmed the exhibition on social media after TMZ reported plans for a spring 2026 matchup.
  • Analysts Daniel Cormier and Chael Sonnen say exhibitions undercut real competition and note no WBC, IBF or IBO logos appeared on early promotional material.
  • Tyson says he is training in lighter segments and admits “a tendency to be a little lazy,” while Mayweather has posted fresh training clips declaring he is “getting ready.”
  • Logan Paul, who maintains Mayweather still owes him $1.5 million from their 2021 exhibition, predicts a low‑intensity “boring” payday for both fighters.
  • Joe Rogan suggests Tyson might still chase a knockout, highlighting uncertainty over whether the bout will be staged or fought aggressively.