When is Mike Tyson vs. Floyd Mayweather fight? Date, ages and everything we know

Two of the most iconic figures in boxing, Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr., have agreed to make history by stepping into the ring for an exhibition match in the Spring of 2026.

Floyd Mayweather, regarded as one of the greatest boxers in history, boasts a record of 50 wins, 0 losses and 27 knockouts. His last professional fight took place in 2017 when he defeated MMA star Conor McGregor by technical knockout at the age of 40. Since then, Mayweather has participated in several exhibition matches. His most recent exhibition bout was against John Gotti III in August 2024, which went the full eight rounds. Throughout his career, Mayweather has secured titles in five weight classes and defeated prominent fighters such as Manny Pacquiao, Oscar De La Hoya and Canelo Alvarez.

Mike Tyson, the former heavyweight champion, has an impressive record of 59 wins and 7 losses, including 44 knockouts. He retired from professional boxing in 2005 but has since participated in several exhibition matches. Most recently, in November 2024, he faced former YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul at AT&T Stadium. This event became the most-streamed fight on Netflix, attracting 108 million global viewers. Tyson ultimately lost the match by unanimous decision to Paul.

The Tyson-Mayweather boxing event will be organized by CSI Sports/Fight Sports, but the specific details of the event, including the potential venues, have not yet been announced.

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