Texas, Sept 5 (V7N) – Boxing legends Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather have reportedly reached an agreement to face each other in a blockbuster exhibition bout scheduled for 2026, according to CSI Sports. While no official date or venue has been confirmed, the promotional company indicated the fight is being planned for spring 2026.

“This fight is something neither the world nor I ever thought could happen,” Tyson said in a press release. “Boxing has entered a new era of the unpredictable, and this fight is as unpredictable as it gets. I still can’t believe Floyd wants to do this. It’s going to be detrimental to his health, but he signed the contract, so it’s happening.”

Tyson, one of the most feared heavyweights in history, retired with a 50-7 career record, including 44 knockouts. Known for his devastating power, Tyson also suffered five knockout losses in his career. He last entered the ring on November 24, 2024, when he lost to Jake Paul at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Mayweather, by contrast, remains undefeated in his professional career at 50-0 with 27 knockouts. His last official competitive bout was a unanimous decision victory over Andre Berto on September 15, 2015. Since retiring, Mayweather has taken part in multiple high-profile exhibitions, including one in 2024.

Speaking about the upcoming clash, Mayweather stated: “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’m going to do something, it’s going to be big and legendary. I’m the best in the business of boxing, and this exhibition will give the fans what they want.”

Mayweather’s most famous fight came against Manny Pacquiao on May 2, 2015, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. That bout attracted 16,219 fans and set all-time records with more than 4.4 million pay-per-view buys and a $72 million gate, according to ESPN.

Although the venue for the Tyson–Mayweather exhibition remains undecided, speculation surrounds major stadiums such as AT&T Stadium, which hosted Tyson’s recent fight and holds a capacity of 80,000.

By the time of the scheduled fight, Mayweather will be 49 years old, celebrating his birthday on February 24, 2026. Tyson will turn 60 years old on June 30, 2026.

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