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Mike Tyson Makes Promise Ahead of Floyd Mayweather Fight

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Mike Tyson has warned Floyd Mayweather yet again about their upcoming fight in 2026. ‘Iron’ Mike, now 59, is coming back to take on Mayweather in 2026 in an exhibition bout.

It’s a clash of two legends. Tyson is arguably the biggest name in the history of boxing while 50-0-0 Mayweather is the sport’s most profitable superstar to date. And there’s no doubt fans will tune in when two greats of their respective eras share the ring next year.

Tyson lost to Jake Paul via unanimous decision in November 2024. At 58, Tyson looked like a man of his age, but he’s made a promise about the Mayweather fight that might sound like a warning music to the latter’s ears.

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Tyson has promised he’d be better than his last bout against ‘The Problem Child’. Speaking to People, he said, “It’s going to be really interesting. I can’t believe, since the last time I did this, I’ve fought… What? Two times, going on three times…I’ll do better in the next one.”

While Tyson is now 59, he is a special type of human being. And if he promises to improve, any opponent, even if that’s Mayweather, needs to take note. Tyson is also looking to live in the moment for the upcoming fight. He said:

“This moment’s going to be over. Just enjoy it, it doesn’t last forever.”

– Mike Tyson

Tyson retired from professional boxing in 2005. He returned inside the ring in 2020 to take on Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition. In 2024, his bout against Paul was under professional settings. The Mayweather clash, though, will be an exhibition.

As for ‘Money’ Mayweather, his last professional outing was in 2017, a 10th round TKO win against UFC icon Conor McGregor. Mayweather has since appeared in exhibition bouts, taking on Tenshin Nasukawa, Logan Paul, Deji, and more.

Tyson ruled the heavyweight division during his career while Mayweather is the king of lighter weight classes. Neither is in their prime, meaning fans can expect a showcase of their skills in this spectacle instead of an actual fight. With two legends like them involved, it can be expected to be a show stopping event regardless of all the aforementioned factors.

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Floyd Mayweather Reportedly Tried to Shoot His Shot With 19-Year

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Floyd Mayweather Reportedly Tried to Shoot His Shot With 19-Year-Old Summyah Marie And Got Rejected

Boxing great Floyd “Money” Mayweather can have a perfect record in the boxing ring, but a viral clip shows he just suffered a rare “L” beyond it. The five-time world champion supposedly had someone from his camp ask budding streamer Summyah Marie (who streams under her nickname Maya) for her number, but the latter smiled and said no due to her already having a boyfriend.

The Knockout Was Courtesy Of Maya, Not Mayweather

During a livestream, a person spotted Mayweather nearby and just started buzzing in the chat. “That’s Floyd Mayweather!” someone shouted, bringing disbelief and excitement. Maya, clearly stunned, at first laughed at the exchange. “I thought they were lying. They said, is that Floyd Mayweather?”

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People were egging her on to push him into the stream, but Maya confessed that she was shy: “I’m so shy… like, it’s Floyd Mayweather. I think he’d be doing that kind of stuff though.”

“Sorry, Champ, I Have A Boyfriend”

It was related by Maya that a guy in the camp of Mayweather had approached her for her number on his behalf. Rather than getting caught up in sentiment, she stood her ground. “Oh, um. I have a boyfriend, so… no, it’s alright, I’m not interested,” she replied politely.

She was asked to spell her name, she replied this way: “My name is Maya, but I have a boyfriend.” Reports stated that the name was repeated back to her by Mayweather, “Maya,” before a concluding thank you.

From Livestream to Highlight Reel

Though Maya joked during the live-stream, “I hope that gets clipped,” the internet is never a beat behind. Fans are already uploading the clip and thanking her for denying one of the world’s most famous athletes. Some called it a “power move,” others quipped that this was the first rejection ever recorded by Mayweather.

The Real Undefeated Champion Could Be Her Boyfriend

The exchange is a universal truth about culture: even mega-stars such as Floyd Mayweather aren’t always getting their way. And for Maya, the encounter can become a signature viral moment that anchors her brand as relatable as well as steadfast.

One thing is for sure: if Floyd Mayweather can’t win the heart of Maya, her boyfriend just may be the ultimate undefeated champion.

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Whose Chasing Mayweather’s 50-0 Record?

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From 1952 to 1956, Rocky Marciano held the world Heavyweight title, stopping Light Heavy champ Archie ‘Old Mongoose’ Moore, 149-19-8, in his final fight.

In 2017, multi-division champion Floyd ‘Pretty Boy’ Mayweather, Jr. retired after improving his record to 50-0, defeating Conor McGregor 0-0.

Who is now chasing Mayweather’s record and other past boxers’ unbeaten streaks into the 40s when beaten?

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Super Brian Nielsen was 49-0 when he lost to Dicky Ryan.

Heavyweight champion Larry ‘The Easton Assassin’ Holmes was 48-0 when he lost to Michael Spinks.

Undisputed Super Middleweight champion Joe Calzaghe, 46-0, upon retiring.

Others still active are WBC, WBO, and WBC World Super Middle champ Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford, 42-0.

WBC World Light Heavyweight champion David Benavidez 30-0

Former 2-Division world champion Jermall ‘Hit Man’ Charlo 34-0 2-

Division World champion Devin ‘The Dream’ Haney 32-0

Welterweight Brandun Lee 30-0

IBO World Super Lightweight champion Zhankosh ‘Da Kazakh Kid’ Turarov 29-0

WBO World Featherweight champ Rafael ‘El Divino’ Espinoza 27-0

WBA, WBC, WBO, IBF Super Bantam champ IBF, WBO, WBC World Super Bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue 31-0

IBF, WBC World Bantamweight champion Junto ‘Big Bang’ Nakitani 31-0

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Controversial Floyd Mayweather Fight To Come Under Spotlight In

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Controversial Floyd Mayweather Fight To Come Under Spotlight In New Documentary

One of Floyd Mayweather’s most controversial fights is set to feature in a documentary. During his legendary career, Mayweather amassed a professional record of 50-0-0 with 27 KO wins.

He became a five division world champion and was rarely hit clean inside the ring. If boxing is hitting and not getting hit, nobody in history did it better than Mayweather.

Apart from his iron sharp skills, Mayweather remains the biggest draw in boxing history. He has a bulging resume consisting of superstar names as well, with Manny Pacquiao, Arturo Gatti, Shane Mosley, Oscar De La Hoya, Canelo Alvarez, and more among his biggest wins.

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Mayweather was must-watch TV and one of his most controversial bouts will now be revisited in a documentary.

New Floyd Mayweather fight documentary on the way

On September 17, 2011 Mayweather defeated Victor Ortiz via fourth round KO. Ortiz headbutted Mayweather during the contest and after initially apologizing to his opponent and the referee, Ortiz tried to do the same again to ‘Money’ after the referee resumed the contest.

Mayweather landed a vicious combo on Ortiz’s chin, who wasn’t protecting himself and finished the fight. The turn of events took the boxing world by storm. Director Dexton Deboree is now set to work on a documentary named Re-Match on the fight.

The clash will be revisited with infographics, footage, and interviews with people closely involved to the event. The main aim is to explore the incident from different perspectives. For those unversed, director Deboree has worked on big name productions like James Bond movies, The Game Plan, and more.

What Victor Ortiz said about Floyd Mayweather KO

Ortiz claimed that the referee never told them to resume fighting when he got stunned by Mayweather. Speaking to VLAD TV, he said:

“The ref never said box. Ref says box, let’s box.”

Ortiz also claimed that Mayweather sued him for the headbutt, dragging the incident to the court. He said, “After the fight, I got sued too. I had to go against Floyd in the court. He sued me for headbutting him.”

To be fair, Ortiz broke the rules first by headbutting Mayweather. Also inside the ring, a fighter should protect himself at all times, which Ortiz didn’t and Mayweather made the most of it by landing a two-punch combination.

Whether it was sportsmanlike from either fighter, remains up for debate. The new documentary should give some more perspective to the incident.

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Jake Paul mocks Floyd Mayweather as he ignites $40 million

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Jake Paul mocks Floyd Mayweather as he ignites $40 million private jet battle

Jake Paul has sparked a new feud with Floyd Mayweather – simply over the size of their respective private jets.

Both Paul and Mayweather are known to take great pride in their wealth, and regularly flaunt it online.

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Paul has certainly taken home some hefty paycheques, since he turned his hand to professional boxing in 2020.

His biggest, and most controversial, payday came in at a reported $40million when he faced Mike Tyson back in 2024.

Whereas Mayweather has pocketed between $1.2 and $1.5 billion across his illustrious 50-0 career, as well as his appearances in exhibition bouts.

He even faced the Youtuber-turned-boxer’s brother, Logan Paul, in 2021.

From their exhibition clash alone, Mayweather reported to have been paid $100million.

The pair often show-off their earnings on social media and in the latest brag, Paul posted a video on Instagram of their two private jets parked next to each other.

He says: “Hahaha, Floyd I thought you had a big jet?!

“Six windows? Try 14!”

The irony of the call-out is that despite Paul’s jet being bigger in size, it actually cost less than Mayweather’s.

His Bombardier Global Express private jet comes in at $40million.

Whereas Mayweather’s Gulfstream G650, nicknamed ‘Air Mayweather’ set him back $60million.

What will be the next payday for Jake Paul and Floyd Mayweather?

Both men are pencilled in for exhibition bouts in the near future.

Paul is gearing up to face WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis on November 14, in an extraordinary and bizarre bout.

Their meeting will be contested at a 195lbs catchweight, over 10 three-minute rounds.

Paul could well add another private jet to his collection after the commercial blockbuster, given he has suggested he could pocket another purse close to $50 million.

While Mayweather is set to face-off with Tyson in Spring 2026, but specifics are yet to be revealed.

The high-profile boxing legends are too set to earn big for the commercial blockbuster, which has been tipped to outsell Paul’s previous win over Tyson.

The 48-year-old has teased a potential return to the pro scene, following his clash with the heavyweight icon.

One thing that’s certain, is their retrospective earnings are set to continue skyrocketing, as neither boxer seems keen to leave the ring behind just yet.

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Floyd Mayweather Responds to Mike Tyson’s Health Warning With

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Floyd Mayweather Responds to Mike Tyson’s Health Warning With Vital Training Update

The boxing world’s buzzing right now—two names, two legends, two eras colliding. Mike Tyson vs. Floyd Mayweather. Yeah, you heard that right. The promoters are pointing to spring 2026, but here’s the kicker: no date, no venue, no broadcast details locked in. Just whispers, suspense, and a storm of debate. And isn’t that exactly how you sell a mega-fight?

Let’s be real: Floyd’s 47, hasn’t had a true pro fight since that circus against Conor McGregor back in 2017. Everything since then? Exhibitions. Sparring with celebrities for a paycheck. The hands are still quick, sure, but can he carry a full fight under the spotlight again? That’s what fans keep asking.

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On the flip side, Iron Mike—59 years old, the baddest man on the planet in the late ’80s—he’s been dipping in and out of the ring these past few years. But every time he laces them up, people ask the same thing: does he still have enough in the tank, or are we just chasing nostalgia?

Floyd Mayweather drops training update ahead of mega Mike Tyson fight

Floyd Mayweather’s latest exhibition bout delivered chaos instead of the expected eight-round contest. On August 24, 2024, in Mexico City, he faced John Gotti III, but a brawl involving both fighters and their entourages forced the referee to stop the match after six rounds, leaving fans stunned. Now, with his seventh exhibition fight approaching, ‘Money’ isn’t rushing back into the gym.

Speaking to TMZ Sports about his training, he admitted, “Well, um, not really training right now. You know, the fight is in 2026. We’re still, you know, working out everything, and, um, I’m pretty sure it’s gonna be exciting for the people in the fence.” When reporters asked whether he plans to go after Mike Tyson like he did Conor McGregor, Floyd Mayweather stayed vague—but one thing remained clear: he promises a night fans won’t forget. “I don’t know. I want to get it past what they want to see, excitement. So, I’m pretty sure it’s going to be an exciting event, and people from all around the world will enjoy it.”

Unlike Tyson, Floyd Mayweather has no financial incentive. He retired in 2017 with a flawless 50-0 record, solidifying his place among boxing’s all-time greats. Mike Tyson’s path has been far less straightforward. Officially retiring in 2005 with a 50-6-2 record, he has remained in the public eye through films, podcasts, and business ventures.

Yet the allure of the ring continues to draw him back. Last year, he faced

Jake Paulin a professional-style bout, ultimately losing by decision to the YouTuber-turned-boxer, raising questions about his lingering health concerns.

Mike Tyson reveals the brutal truth behind his financial journey

Mike Tyson, one of boxing’s most feared heavyweights, dominated the late 1980s and 1990s with a lethal combination of power, speed, and intimidation. After turning professional in 1985, ‘Iron Mike’ rapidly climbed the ranks and became the youngest heavyweight champion in history at just 20 years old. Known for his devastating knockouts, he overpowered opponents and, as a result, cemented his status as a global icon.

However, Tyson’s professional journey remained far from smooth. Personal struggles and legal battles, coupled with poor financial decisions, forced the older Tyson to continue pursuing the sport well into his later years. During an appearance on the U.S. TV show Today, Tyson explained what drives him to keep boxing: “I have a 14-year-old son, and my son asked me: ‘Why? Why are you doing this?’” said the 59-year-old boxing icon. “For a moment, I didn’t know what to say. I was sad.”

Looking ahead, Tyson will face ring legend Floyd Mayweather in a high-profile show fight in spring 2026, with contracts already signed. Reflecting on his earnings, Tyson added: “I earned more money at 50 than I did at 20, and I only had four fights in my 50s. That’s very interesting. I’ll be 60 soon, the money means nothing to me.”

As the blockbuster Floyd Mayweather vs. Mike Tyson matchup takes shape, the question remains: will this be the fight that truly excites fans around the world?

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Why Shakur Stevenson Blames His Idol Floyd Mayweather for Mo

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Shakur Stevenson Blames His Idol Floyd Mayweather for Modern-Era Boxing’s Biggest Problem

“God only made one thing perfect: my boxing record,” Floyd Mayweather once said about his undefeated record. It has been eight years since the 50-0 former champion retired.

Active in the exhibition circuit, he’s now set to face Mike Tyson in a spring friendly exhibition bout next year. Yet the buzz of the Olympian’s scintillating achievements, which defined the first two decades of this century, still reverberates. Many eulogize his achievements.

Still, underscoring a renewed narrative, Mayweather’s quest to stay unbeaten may have done more harm to boxing.

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During an interview, legendary ring commentator Jim Gray highlighted how Floyd Mayweather‘s focus on staying undefeated potentially ‘ruined’ the sport. In the past, boxers like Muhammad Ali or Sugar Ray Leonard, at the top of their game, fought the very best, sometimes climbing up multiple weight classes. They weren’t afraid of losing. Today, many fighters appear to stay in a safe lane. They avoid risks. They fear a loss might hurt their record or cost them future titles and payouts. Many believe Mayweather influenced that mindset. Even some of his fans seem to embrace this narrative.

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The latest episode of ‘The Arena‘ featured Shakur Stevenson. After his sensational win over William Zepeda, where many compared him to Floyd Mayweather, Stevenson appears to be in talks for a super fight with Teofimo Lopez in 2026. Speaking on boxing greatness and the current era, he sharply critiqued some fighters. “I feel like guys in this generation are scared to put it all on the line,” he remarked. The point invariably had one of the hosts asking, “Do you think the fact that Floyd made his O such a big thing over time that that became the thing in the sport?”

The WBC lightweight champion acknowledged the influence. Almost everyone knows how Mayweather changed how fighters view the sport. “Everybody wants to be undefeated,” Shakur Stevenson said. “People are scared to take chances. They would rather go fight a bigger notoriety fight than fight a guy that’s the best guy.”

Instead of facing the top fighter, many focus on popularity and its perks, Stevenson claimed. “So, Floyd definitely changed that when he went undefeated and talked the way he talked and did everything that he did. He changed the sport of boxing.”

Call out, but do look closer

Speaking with Shannon Sharpe and Chad ‘Ochocinco’ Johnson, the veteran commentator, who turns 66 in November, observed, “Floyd Mayweather ruined this sport.” His statement was not personal. He is friends with Mayweather. Yet, like Stevenson, Gray felt, “The only thing that mattered was the zero.”

Now Jim Gray’s comments come from decades of observing fighters at ringside. But Shakur Stevenson’s claims may surprise some. Fans still watch clips of him training with Mayweather. Stevenson has also said in interviews that the former world champion mentored him.

Perhaps the narrative that Mayweather started the trend of protecting one’s record requires deeper thought. No fighter likes defeat. There is no denying that Mayweather faced some of the era’s biggest names. He was 36 when he fought 23-year-old Canelo.

Many times, defeat almost struck, but Mayweather turned the tables on his opponents.

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Why Ranking Terence Crawford above Floyd Mayweather ‘can be s

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Ranking Terence Crawford above Floyd Mayweather ‘can be self-serving’

The aftermath of Terence Crawford-Saul “Canelo” Alvarez left us with one enduring quote. Everybody knew Crawford’s victory was significant, but just how much did it enhance his legacy? Could the audacity and mastery he showed even elevate him above Floyd Mayweather Jnr – who had also defeated Alvarez – historically?

Asked to compare his fights with the two men, Alvarez was blunt. “I think Crawford is way better than Floyd Mayweather,” he said.

Coming from the only man to have fought both Crawford and Mayweather, those words can go a long way and have ignited debates in the week since Crawford defeated Canelo. On the other hand, while the physical fights end with the final bell, psychological wars are waged well before and afterwards. Alvarez may have been caught up in Crawford’s mastery, but maybe he also wanted to take a shot at Mayweather.

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“It’s probably too close to the fight [to read into Canelo’s comment],” Stephen “Breadman” Edwards told BoxingScene. “Fighters are emotional, and sometimes they say self-serving things. Maybe Canelo’s trying to get Floyd back for saying certain things about him. You never know.

“Sometimes you just have to be careful with anything that a fighter says, because sometimes it can be self-serving. Sometimes it can be emotions after the fight. [Canelo] may, deep down inside, not think as highly of Floyd as a person.

“It’s a lot of things with fighters. Sometimes I’ll hear fighters say the best fighter that they’ve ever faced, and they’ll come up with somebody, and you know that person’s not the best fighter that they’ve faced, but you’ve gotta kind of respect it. ‘Okay, whatever.’ You hear it all the time. Most fighters say off-the-wall stuff.”

One such instance: during the build-up to Crawford-Canelo, Alvarez took shots at Crawford’s resume. “If you look at his career, mention one elite fighter,” Alvarez said during a bizarre discussion including Crawford, Tom Brady, and Shaquille O’ Neal.

“So [Viktor] Postol wasn’t elite?” Crawford retorted, referring to the Ukrainian against whom Crawford unified two 140lbs titles in 2016. “Ricky Burns wasn’t elite?”

Crawford could have named Errol Spence or Shawn Porter, both far better-known and respected fighters he knocked out at welterweight. Why he did not is anybody’s guess.

“You can’t challenge their opinion because it’s opinion, it’s subjective,” Edwards said. “It is what it is. I think Spence is better than Postol, but if that’s what Crawford says, how we gonna argue with him? He’s the one that been in the ring, he beat both guys! If anybody has the most credibility, it would be him.”

Breadman, for this reason, doesn’t put much stock into Alvarez’s comment.

“I don’t know how Canelo feels about Floyd deep down inside,” he said. “He might be taking a jab at Floyd. You never know how that works.”

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Floyd Mayweather hints at shock return to boxing after Mike Tyson

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Floyd Mayweather hints at shock return to boxing after Mike Tyson fight to risk his iconic pro record

Already gearing up for a massive exhibition clash with Mike Tyson next year, Floyd Mayweather has staggeringly hinted at another surprise return to the ring.

Inking a deal earlier this month to return to the squared circle, unbeaten former multi-division world champion Floyd Mayweather will compete in an exhibition clash with heavyweight star Mike Tyson.

And set to turn in yet another exhibition clash following his official retirement back in 2017, Mayweather will set foot in the ring under those circumstances for a ninth time.

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However, in a shocking turn of events, the Michigan technician revealed plans to potentially go one further and put his pro record up for grabs.

Floyd Mayweather plays up pro boxing return next year

In a week in which we’ve seen former middleweight world champion Gennady Golovkin tease a potential return to the ring for the first time in three years, fans can potentially expect Mayweather to follow suit, too.

Yet to fight professionally since joining the exclusive 50-0 club back in 2017, Mayweather turned in his historic final win with a dominant tenth-round TKO win over crossover UFC megastar Conor McGregor.

However, while discussing his exhibition clash with veteran rival Tyson, Mayweather revealed plans have been thrashed out for him to make a professional return to the ring.

“There have been talks. There have been talks. It’s possible,” Mayweather told TMZ Sports of a professional boxing return.

“I’m not really training right now. The fight [with Mike Tyson] is in 2026. We’re still ironing out everything,” Mayweather explained. “But I’m pretty sure it’s going to be exciting for the people and the fans.”

Floyd Mayweather’s many retirements from boxing

Over the course of his decorated career in the ring, Mayweather has ended his career time and time again.

Eventually making numerous comebacks, of course, the Grand Rapids star would most notably retire after improving to 49-0 with a routine win over Andre Berto, before returning two years later to score a lucrative fight with McGregor.

Earlier on during his tenure, Mayweather spent considerable time away from the ring after fights with the likes of Oscar De La Hoya, before returning to face the late Ricky Hatton in the pair’s title showdown.

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Heartbreaking: The real reason Mike Tyson agreed to face Floyd

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Mike Tyson Reveals Heartbreaking Reason He Agreed to Floyd Mayweather Fight

Heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson is set for a shock return to the ring next year when he takes on Floyd Mayweather in an exhibition bout.

No location has yet been confirmed for the fight, which will be promoted by CSI Sports/Fight Sports. The bizarre clash is expected to take place next spring over eight, two-minute rounds.

Neither Tyson or Mayweather are strangers to the exhibition format. Since retiring as a professional after beating UFC superstar Conor McGregor in August 2017, ‘Money’ has competed in no less than eight exhibition bouts.

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The undefeated fighter has tested his skills against the likes of Logan Paul, Deji and John Gotti III, reportedly scooping major paydays on each occasion.

Tyson fought fellow boxing legend Roy Jones Jr in a November 2020 exhibition, although his most recent in-ring activity came in a professional contest against social media star Jake Paul last November. ‘Iron Mike’ entered a disappointing performance against ‘The Problem Child’, losing via unanimous decision in a bout where he barely landed a punch.

Mike Tyson Explains Decision to Face Floyd Mayweather

Given his struggles against Paul, many have questioned why Tyson would agree to fight again, especially against an opponent as skilled as Mayweather. The New-York-born knockout artist was quizzed on his motivation during a recent appearance on The Today Show. Tyson responded:

“I have a 14-year-old son, and my son said ‘Why? Why are you doing this?’ For a moment, I didn’t know what to say. And I felt sad for a moment. I said, because I’m the best that ever did it. That’s why.”

However, the youngest-ever world heavyweight champion would pause, before continuing by making a statement that will be tough for his long-time fans to hear:

“He didn’t get it, but I said, ‘I have to, it is all I know how to do.'”

Tyson would then try to justify his stance by pointing out that he had made more money in his 50s (by fighting Jones Jr and Paul) than he did in the whole of his 20s. While his upcoming bout with Mayweather will undoubtedly be highly regulated to ensure fighter safety, the fact that Tyson feels that he needs to keep competing is concerning.

The veteran slugger, who turns 60 next July, has had various ventures away from the ring, including acting, podcasting and launching a range of products bearing his likeness. After his loss to Paul, Tyson insisted that he wouldn’t step back into the squared circle again.

However, the lure of the sport in which he became a legend – and the money that comes with it – keeps pulling Tyson back. The same can be said for Mayweather, who will be 49 years old by the time next year’s showdown takes place. While the competitive fire burns within a fighter, it is tough for them to close the door on one last fight.

 

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