Floyd Mayweather vs Mike Tyson: The fight of the century will take place in 2026.

Meeting of boxing legends

According to The Sun: Boxing legends Floyd Mayweather and Mike Tyson announced a grand exhibition match, set to take place in 2026.

These two outstanding boxers shocked the world by agreeing to a bout that promises to be unforgettable.

History of the boxers

Mayweather, who is 48 years old, last fought professionally in 2017, defeating Conor McGregor. Since then, he has participated in several exhibition matches, the last of which took place in August 2024 against John Gotti III.

“Money” boasts an impressive record of 50-0, winning 15 world championships in five weight classes.

Tyson, 59 years old, retired in 2005. He is a former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.

Tyson's exhibition match against blogger Jake Paul in November 2024 attracted 60 million viewers worldwide.

At the time of their fight, Mayweather and Tyson will collectively be 107 years old, and some boxing experts criticize this meeting, calling it unserious.

Dates and details of the match

The exact date of the fight has not yet been determined, but Tyson confirmed on social media that it will take place in the spring of 2026.

The venue has not yet been announced, however, it is most likely to be the USA or Saudi Arabia.

How to watch the fight?

It is currently unknown who will broadcast the bout, but after the success of the Tyson vs. Paul fight, Netflix may be one of the likely candidates to secure the broadcasting rights.

The exhibition is organized by CSI Sports/Fight Sports.

Rules of the fight

The match will not be sanctioned as professional to avoid the need to agree on weight categories and to allow for rule adjustments.

In his last fight, Mayweather weighed 154 pounds, while Tyson weighed in at 227.2 pounds.

In that match, the rules were also altered, and the fight lasted only eight rounds of two minutes each.

It is expected that similar changes will be made in this fight.

What did the boxers say?

Mayweather said: 'I have been doing this for 30 years, and no boxer can tarnish my legacy. You already know if I do something, it will be big and legendary. I am the best in boxing. This exhibition will give the fans what they want.'

Tyson said: 'When CSI approached me with an offer for a fight with Floyd Mayweather, I thought, 'This can never happen.' But Floyd said 'yes.' I was just doing my own thing. This fight is something that neither the world nor I ever thought would happen. But boxing has entered a new era of unpredictability, and this fight is as unpredictable as it gets. I still can't believe Floyd actually wants to do this. It will be harmful to his health, but he wants to do it, so it's signed and will happen.'

Tyson also noted that 'the financial side is also important' in the motivation for this bout.

This match has generated extraordinary interest among boxing fans, as it brings together two legends who once dominated their categories. Everyone is waiting to see how this fight goes and what changes this meeting will bring to the world of boxing.