TLDR
- Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather will fight in an exhibition match on April 25, 2026
- The bout will take place in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
- The fight was originally announced in September without a date or location
- Tyson turns 60 in June and last fought Jake Paul in November 2024
- Mayweather has been competing in exhibition matches since retiring in 2017
Sources: Bloody Elbow | The Score | beIN Sports
Boxing legends Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. will face off in an exhibition match on April 25 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to reports from Mike Coppinger of The Ring Magazine.
The bout was first announced in early September 2025 but did not include a specific date or location. The initial announcement only confirmed the fight would happen sometime in spring 2026.
CSI Sports will promote the event. The location carries historical weight for boxing fans.
In 1974, the Congo hosted the famous “Rumble in the Jungle,” where Muhammad Ali defeated George Foreman in one of the sport’s most memorable fights.
Tyson’s Recent Return to the Ring
Mike Tyson last fought in November 2024, losing by unanimous decision to Jake Paul. The former heavyweight champion will turn 60 years old in June.
Tyson’s professional record stands at 50 wins, 6 losses, and 2 draws, with 44 knockouts. He officially retired from professional boxing in 2005 but has made occasional returns for special bouts.
Tyson recently promised the Mayweather fight would still happen despite weeks of silence about the match. The confirmation ends speculation that the bout might be canceled.
Mayweather’s Exhibition Career
Floyd Mayweather Jr. retired from professional competition in 2017 with a perfect 50-0 record and 27 knockouts. He defeated Conor McGregor in his final professional fight.
Since retiring, Mayweather has focused on exhibition matches as his main business model. He last entered the ring against John Gotti III in August 2024.
Mayweather will be 49 years old when the fight takes place. He has faced various opponents in exhibition bouts over the past several years.
The two fighters represent different eras and styles of boxing. Tyson dominated the heavyweight division in the 1980s with his aggressive knockout power.
Mayweather built his legacy as a defensive master in the welterweight divisions. He never lost a professional fight during his career.
Neither fighter is in their competitive prime. Tyson is nearly two decades removed from his last professional title fight.
Exhibition matches have become a growing part of boxing in recent years. These bouts typically feature modified rules designed for entertainment rather than competition.
The April 25 date gives both fighters several months to prepare. No details about the fight rules or round structure have been released yet.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo represents an unexpected choice for such a high-profile event. Major boxing matches in recent years have taken place in Las Vegas or Saudi Arabia.
Both fighters agreed to the match last year but kept details private for months. Tyson’s comments in recent weeks kept interest alive while fans waited for official confirmation.
The bout will mark the first time these two boxing legends have faced each other in any form. Their different weight classes prevented a meeting during their competitive years.
