Mike Tyson is set to fight Floyd ⁣Mayweather in spring 2026, according to TMZ. This proclamation comes after Tyson’s match against Jake Paul, scheduled for November 2024 and streaming on Netflix,⁢ faced challenges.

Tyson, 59, stated, “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 – and this fight is as unpredictable as it gets.” He added, “I still can’t believe floyd wants to really do this… It’s going to be detrimental to his health, but he wants to do it, so it’s⁤ signed and it’s happening!”

Mayweather’s Outlook

Mayweather, ⁣who is 11 years younger⁤ then Tyson, commented, “I’ve been doing this for ⁢30 years and there hasn’t been a single fighter that can tarnish my legacy. You already know that if I ⁢am going to do something, it’s going to be big and it’s going to be legendary. I’m the best‍ in the business of boxing.This exhibition will give ⁤the fans what they want.”

fight Details Still to Come

As of September 4, 2025, the exact date and location of the Tyson vs.⁤ Mayweather fight have not been announced.