Overview

• Tyson told Hard Rock Bet he would not consider the UFC, claiming “five of the biggest UFC fighters combined couldn’t match my pay.”
• He framed the decision as purely economic, saying he wants the biggest purses and that his events dominate attention when he fights.
• The 59-year-old remains focused on high-grossing boxing spectacles after reportedly earning about $20 million for his 2024 bout with Jake Paul and purchasing a roughly $13 million Florida home.
• Reporting points to an exhibition with Floyd Mayweather, with details such as timing and venue still unannounced and streaming reportedly planned on Netflix.
• Tyson has said he enjoys grappling concepts and might have considered MMA if paydays were larger, though he remains an MMA fan with ties to UFC circles.