Key Highlights
- Floyd Mayweather Jr. will unretire for a boxing exhibition with Mike Tyson.
- The event is set to take place in spring 2026.
- Mayweather claims he still has what it takes to set more records.
- Certainly, the fight would bring significant media attention and financial benefits.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. Returns: The Boxing World Reacts
You might think this is new, but… no one in boxing has been as unpredictable as Floyd Mayweather Jr. He retires, he comes back. It’s like a game of chess, and the world watches every move.
The Return
Multiple authors open extended reactions just days before his 49th birthday, Mayweather announced that he will end his retirement and resume his professional boxing career after his spring 2026 boxing exhibition with Mike Tyson. This is a big deal in the sports world.
The Agreement
Mayweather has signed an exclusive agreement with CSI Sports/Fight Sports as his promoter for the next stage of his career. The deal is not just about money, but also about the global media partner that will help him dominate boxing once again.
The Market Analysis
“Signing Floyd Mayweather to un-retire after he captures another worldwide audience with his Mike Tyson match-up, highlights our commitment to providing our global audience with the most high-profile fighters in the sport,” Richard and Craig Miele, co-founders of CSI Sports/Fight Sports, said. “Floyd will once again continue to dominate boxing with the biggest audience and highest gross events of all time.”
Background
Much has happened since Mayweather’s last professional fight in 2017. He retired at 40 with a perfect record of 50-0, 27 wins by stoppage. Since then, he’s competed in several exhibition matches against younger opponents like Logan Paul and Mikuru Asakura. The recent return of Manny Pacquiao to the pro ranks suggests Mayweather could have his hands full with a potential rematch.
The Suit Against Showtime
Before announcing this comeback, Mayweather was in the news for suing Showtime earlier that month. He claims he is owed “at least” $340 million from his reported $1.2 billion in career fight purses. This lawsuit adds another layer of intrigue to Mayweather’s business dealings.
The Big Question
Will Mayweather be able to live up to the hype? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: when he steps back into the ring, the world watches. So, how do you think this fight will go?
