Overview
- Mike Tyson announced on Instagram that he and Floyd Mayweather have agreed to an exhibition slated for spring 2026, with CSI Sports/Fight Sports promoting.
- A specific date, venue, ruleset, sanctioning status and broadcast partner are still to be determined, with reporting pointing to Las Vegas or Saudi Arabia as possible sites.
- Mayweather told TMZ he is not in full training and said the sides are still ironing out terms for the event.
- Asked about returning to sanctioned competition after the exhibition, Mayweather said there have been talks and that a pro fight is possible, which would put his 50-0 record at risk.
- The matchup follows Tyson’s eight‑round exhibition points loss to Jake Paul in November 2024, renewing scrutiny of age, size disparity and safety in high‑profile exhibitions.