Mike Tyson vs Floyd Mayweather: how the legends agreed to the fight.

Mike Tyson's return to the ring

According to The Sun: Mike Tyson shared details of his return to the ring, where he will face Floyd Mayweather. This unexpected fight between boxing legends was announced earlier this month, provoking mixed reactions among fans. Tyson, who is 59 years old, and Mayweather, who is 48, are set to have an exhibition match early next year, but the venue has not yet been announced.

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Tyson revealed that it was Mayweather who initiated the fight, despite their past verbal altercations. As Tyson noted, he wasn't even seeking conflict: "I was just doing my thing. He wanted to fight." Tyson added that after his recent bout with Jake Paul, he decided to return to the ring, despite his previous setbacks.

“I wasn't bothering anyone. He just wanted to start a fight.”

Mike Tyson on how his confrontation with Floyd Mayweather came about.

Tyson acknowledged that this fight would be a commercial project for which he would receive a significant payday. When asked whether his collaboration with Mayweather prompted his participation, Tyson said: "It's probably about the money." He does not hide that he was surprised by Mayweather's desire to fight him, something he could not have imagined before.

"This fight is something neither I nor the world expected. Boxing has entered a new era of unpredictability," Tyson emphasized.

“This fight will be harmful to his health, but he wants it, so it's signed - it's going to happen!”

Mike Tyson on the upcoming fight with Floyd Mayweather.

Mayweather, for his part, also stressed that no boxer in 30 years has been able to tarnish his legacy: "If I do something, it will be big and legendary. I'm the best in the boxing business." He believes that this exhibition fight will meet all the expectations of the fans.

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Thus, the return of two boxing icons to the ring has sparked considerable interest, generating much discussion among fans. The fight calls into question traditional notions of boxing and opens new horizons in competitive sports. Whether the veterans will withstand market pressure remains to be seen, but the question of commercial success is already beyond doubt.