\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tby Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton <\/p>\n
September 5, 2025<\/p>\n
‘This fight is something neither the world nor I ever thought would or could happen,’ Tyson said. <\/p>\n
Boxing greats Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. will meet for an exhibition match in 2026, according to a press release from CSI Sports\/Fight Sports<\/a>. <\/p>\n A date for the match has not been set, but Tyson is already throwing shots at the undefeated Mayweather, saying he was shocked the former world champion\u00a0agreed\u00a0to it.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen CSI came to me about stepping in the ring with Floyd Mayweather,\u201d said Tyson in a written statement. \u201cI thought, \u2018No way this happens,\u2019 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\u2014and this fight is as unpredictable as it gets. I still can\u2019t believe Floyd wants to really do this. It\u2019s going to be detrimental to his health, but he wants to do it, so it\u2019s signed and it\u2019s happening!\u201d<\/p>\n The fight should entice boxing fans and sports enthusiasts worldwide even though Tyson, the youngest heavyweight world champion, is 59. Mayweather is 48. <\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve been doing this for 30 years, and there hasn\u2019t been a single fighter that can tarnish my legacy,\u201d said Mayweather. \u201cYou already know that if I am going to do something, it\u2019s going to be big and it\u2019s going to be legendary. I\u2019m the best in the business of boxing. This exhibition will give the fans what they want.\u201d<\/p>\n Both boxers have had controversies throughout their careers while creating a legacy that has excited boxing fans and intrigued the general public. Both men have also been successful in their entrepreneurial pursuits outside the sport.<\/p>\n No details have been released regarding the date of the bout, location, rules, or whether the fight will be regulated in the city it may take place in.<\/p>\n RELATED CONTENT:<\/strong> Netflix Readies Mike Tyson Docuseries<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton September 5, 2025 ‘This fight is something neither the world nor I ever thought would or could happen,’ Tyson said. Boxing greats Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. will meet for an exhibition match in 2026, according to a press release from CSI Sports\/Fight Sports. 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