Summary
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Floyd Mayweather Jr has officially announced his decision to unretire and return to the professional boxing ranks
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The legendary fighter will resume his sanctioned career following a highly anticipated exhibition match against Mike Tyson in spring 2026
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Mayweather has signed an exclusive promotional agreement with CSI Sports and Fight Sports to manage the next phase of his global events
Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Mike Tyson are officially set to meet in the ring before the undefeated champion makes a full return to professional boxing. Approaching Mayweather Jr.’s 49th birthday, the former five-weight world champion provided a written statement to ESPN confirming his decision to step out of retirement. The monumental announcement signals a formal shift from his recent string of exhibition appearances back to fully sanctioned bouts, ensuring his flawless 50-0 professional record will become active once again.
Setting the stage for his professional comeback, Mayweather will first face heavyweight icon Mike Tyson in a specialized exhibition match scheduled for Spring 2026. While the exact date, venue, and broadcast network remain unconfirmed, the event is positioned as a massive global spectacle. Following the Tyson bout, Mayweather will fully transition back to the professional ranks, fueled by an exclusive new promotional partnership with CSI Sports and Fight Sports.
Addressing his unprecedented return to the sport, Mayweather expressed supreme confidence in his enduring draw and athletic ability. “I still have what it takes to set more records in the sport of boxing,” the champion stated. He emphasized that from the upcoming Tyson event to his subsequent professional fights, no other athlete will generate a larger global broadcast audience or command a bigger gate. CSI Sports co-founders Richard and Craig Miele echoed this sentiment in their own statement, highlighting their commitment to delivering the highest-profile fighters and highest-grossing combat sports events worldwide.
The Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Mike Tyson exhibition takes place Spring 2026, with specific dates, venues, and broadcast networks TBA.
