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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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Mike Tyson speaks out on Floyd Mayweather bout

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 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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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.

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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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WATCH Mike Tyson shares why he agreed to fight Mayweather Jr.

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Mike Tyson has agreed to another high-profile fight as he approaches his 60th birthday, and the former heavyweight champion says he had a very simple reason for doing so.

Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. have agreed to an exhibition fight that is scheduled to take place at some point in the spring of 2026. During an interview with SportsRadio 94WIP in Philadelphia on Friday, Tyson was asked how the bout came together. He said Mayweather started “talking a lot of s—” out of nowhere.

“Because Floyd was talking a lot of s— and challenged me. I was minding my business. I wasn’t thinking about him,” Tyson said. “I was thinking about another way where we could invest more money in this and do this. I wasn’t thinking about fighting or nothing. We were all happy about the Jake Paul fight. We were thinking, you know, man, we could never top this, man. How could we top this?”

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Tyson fought Paul last November in an event that was widely mocked. Paul, who is 31 years younger than Tyson, won in an eight-round unanimous decision. The fight actually counted towards the official record of both fighters, with Tyson dropping to 50-7 for his career.

Tyson said he was “really depressed” after fighting Paul.

“It was, like, depressing, I was really depressed. I said how could we ever top this? Nobody could ever top this. We broke the whole television system,” Tyson added. “And this came up. I gotta be careful what I ask for. I might get it, huh? Listen, I wasn’t expecting this. This guy just came out talking some mad s—. I didn’t say nothing to him or anything. I love Floyd. He’s talking crazy.”

Mayweather is 48, so he and Tyson are much closer in age than Tyson and Paul. Floyd has not had an official fight since 2017, though he has taken part in several exhibitions. His latest was a non-scored bout against John Gotti III in August 2024.

The big question is whether Tyson will be healthy enough for even just an exhibition against Mayweather. He dealt with some issues that forced a postponement with his fight against Paul, but the event still generated a ton of hype and money. Tyson’s exhibition against Mayweather will do the same if it winds up happening.

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Jake Paul Had No Choice but Use Legal Action Against

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Jake Paul Had No Choice but Use Legal Action Against Critics’ Rigging Allegations, Explains Chael Sonnen

Jake Paul has been making waves in the boxing world, but his rise hasn’t come without controversy. Following his highly publicized bout against Mike Tyson last November — streamed exclusively on Netflix — Tyson’s close friend and former NFL star Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones publicly claimed the fight was rigged. Similar accusations surfaced again after Paul secured a unanimous decision win over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in June.

Veteran journalist Piers Morgan also cast doubt on the legitimacy of Paul’s win during his show. While Paul and his business partner, Nakisa Bidarian, have repeatedly pushed back against such allegations, they appear to have reached their limit. After recently threatening Morgan with legal action, Paul has reportedly retained high-profile attorney Alex Spiro, best known for representing the likes of Elon Musk, to take on the mounting criticism.

Amid all this, former UFC fighter Chael Sonnen has weighed in, shedding light on why Jake Paul hired high-profile attorney Spiro — reportedly charging $3,000 an hour — to take on his critics. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Sonnen revealed, “I give each and every one of you a full pass. I have a direct line to Jake, I am somebody Jake will listen to, I can get you a pass. Truly.” He added that the only reason he’s willing to defend some critics is because, in his words, “I don’t believe that you know what it is you’re saying.”

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Sonnen believes many of the accusations of fight-fixing stem from people chasing headlines and clicks rather than genuine concern. He emphasized that Paul’s decision to bolster his legal team stems from the serious nature of the allegations. “You’re accusing him of a crime. I don’t think that you’re aware of that,” Sonnen said, highlighting the legal gravity of rigging a sporting event. “It is beyond illegal to rig something that has gaming. Beyond illegal. I don’t think you realize the severity — not just from an ethical and moral standpoint, which would take away from everything, every piece of hard work that you’ve ever done.”

Interestingly, Spiro — renowned for fiercely defending his clients’ reputations — has previously represented high-profile figures like Jay-Z, Alec Baldwin, and Naomi Osaka. Jake Paul’s decision to bring Spiro on board signals a serious shift in how he’s approaching his boxing career. It suggests that Paul is now more committed than ever to safeguarding his brand and credibility within the sport. With Spiro’s extensive experience in high-stakes cases and his keen understanding of public perception, Paul appears determined to silence his critics through legal means rather than just in the ring.

“I’ve been retained by Mr. Paul to pursue legal redress for the damages he has suffered,” Spiro said in a statement, per the Daily Mail. “If someone uses their public soapbox to harm him and the sport with lies, there will be consequences.” Regardless, while Paul’s legal move may have caught many off guard, his business partner had already addressed the growing wave of baseless allegations weeks earlier, hinting that action might be taken.

Rigging allegations against Jake Paul are defamatory, says Bidarian

On July 8th, MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian appeared in an interview with MMA journalist Ariel Helwani, where he directly addressed the rigging allegations surrounding Jake Paul. “When you definitively state that Jake is putting on staged or rigged fights, that’s just defamation,” he told Helwani. “And you’re causing substantial damage to his business, to MVP’s business, and something that’s 100 per cent not true.”

Bidarian further claimed that these accusations have negatively impacted Paul’s partnerships with DAZN, Netflix, and Celsius, forcing them into uncomfortable and unwarranted conversations with their corporate partners. “Our legal representation is looking at multiple individuals to go after,” Bidarian had told Helwani at the time.

Turns out Jake Paul wasn’t bluffing about going after his critics for making baseless accusations. Now, media personalities will have to either refrain from talking about the subject or face Paul’s legal team on the courtroom floor. And from Spiro’s resume, he may land a knockout blow.

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