Former multi-weight world champion Floyd Mayweather is set to emerge from retirement for his first official professional fight in nearly a decade. The news was revealed on Friday by his newly launched promotion, CSI Sports/Fight Sports, though details on his opponent remain under wraps.
Before stepping back into the professional arena, the undefeated icon will first face off in an exhibition bout against fellow boxing heavyweight Mike Tyson. While the exact date and venue for this clash of titans have yet to be confirmed, anticipation is already building for what promises to be a spectacle.
At 48 years old, Mayweather expressed unwavering confidence in his abilities via a statement on his promotion’s website. “I still have what it takes to set more records in the sport of boxing, from my upcoming Mike Tyson event to my next professional fight afterwards,” he declared. “No one will generate a bigger gate, have a larger global broadcast audience and generate more money with each event, than my events.”
This marks Mayweather’s fourth retirement reversal, following previous comebacks in 2007, 2015, and 2017. His last professional outing was a landmark victory over UFC star Conor McGregor in 2017, which cemented his flawless 50-0 record. Since then, Mayweather has kept active with several exhibition matches, showcasing his enduring skill and drawing power.
Over a illustrious three-decade career, Mayweather has vanquished many of the era’s elite fighters, including Manny Pacquiao and Canelo Alvarez. He holds the distinction of headlining the three highest-grossing boxing events in history, underscoring his status as one of the sport’s most marketable and successful athletes.
Fans and analysts alike are eager to see if Mayweather can recapture his magic and add another chapter to his legendary legacy in 2026.