{"id":398647,"date":"2025-09-05T00:51:26","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T00:51:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/398647\/"},"modified":"2025-09-05T00:51:26","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T00:51:26","slug":"floyd-mayweather-and-mike-tyson-to-fight-each-other-in-blockbuster-2026-showdown-and-both-have-already-signed-contracts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/398647\/","title":{"rendered":"Floyd Mayweather and Mike Tyson to fight each other in blockbuster 2026 showdown… and both have ALREADY signed contracts"},"content":{"rendered":"

By BEN NAGLE, US SPORTS EDITOR<\/a> <\/p>\n

Published: 19:37 EDT, 4 September 2025 | Updated: 20:14 EDT, 4 September 2025 <\/p>\n

Mike Tyson<\/a> and Floyd Mayweather<\/a>, two of boxing’s most legendary names, are set to face off against each other in 2026 in a blockbuster exhibition fight.<\/p>\n

Both iconic fighters are long retired from the sport but will pull on the gloves once again for a spring showdown, and contracts are already signed, per TMZ<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tyson, 59, sparked serious health concerns when he returned to the ring last year for an exhibition against Jake Paul<\/a>, and a match-up against an opponent like Mayweather is set to further increase that.<\/p>\n

Though Mayweather himself is 48 – and will be 49 by the time he steps back in the ring – he holds a 50-0 professional record and is still in incredible shape.<\/p>\n

The match between two of the sport’s most legendary figures will be put on by CSI Sports and Fight Sports, and an exact date and location are yet to be decided.<\/p>\n

When Tyson last fought – a loss against YouTube<\/a> sensation Paul – it took place live on Netflix<\/a> at the Dallas Cowboys<\/a>‘ AT&T Stadium.<\/p>\n

\"Mike <\/p>\n

Mike Tyson is set to return to the ring again at the age of 59 – to fight Floyd Mayweather\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Mayweather, <\/p>\n

Mayweather, though 48 himself, is still in incredible shape and has a 50-0 professional record<\/p>\n

In a statement released to\u00a0TMZ, Tyson said of the announcement: ‘This fight is something neither the world nor I ever thought would or could happen.\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘However, boxing has entered a new era of the unpredictable – and this fight is as unpredictable as it gets.<\/p>\n

‘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!’<\/p>\n

Mayweather also responded to the news, claiming: ‘I’ve been doing this for 30 years and there hasn’t been a single fighter that can tarnish my legacy.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Tyson <\/p>\n

Tyson drew a huge crowd – and plenty of health fears – when he came up against Jake Paul<\/p>\n

\"Mayweather <\/p>\n

Mayweather is regularly seen courtside at NBA games and flaunting his considerable wealth<\/p>\n

‘You already know that if I am going to do something, it’s going to be big and it\u2019s going to be legendary. I’m the best in the business of boxing. This exhibition will give the fans what they want.’<\/p>\n

Mayweather last fought professionally in 2017 against Conor McGregor in one of the most-watched fights in history, though he has stepped back into the ring multiple times since.<\/p>\n

His last fight was a second exhibition against John Gotti III in August 2024 in Mexico City.<\/p>\n

A remarkable 108 million people tuned in on Netflix to Tyson’s fight with Paul last year, and early indications are that this showdown between two of boxing’s biggest legends could draw even more excitement.<\/p>\n

Mike Tyson<\/a>Floyd Mayweather<\/a><\/p>\n

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