Boxing fans are buzzing as two of the sport’s all-time legends prepare to step into the ring once again.
Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather, both long retired, have officially signed contracts for an exhibition bout next year.
The announcement has sparked excitement—and a fair share of trash talk.
Tyson, now 59, isn’t holding back.
He has openly warned that facing him could be dangerous for Mayweather’s health, signaling that this won’t be a typical, low-stakes exhibition fight.
“It Could Be Detrimental to His Health”
Reflecting on the offer, Tyson admitted he was shocked Mayweather agreed.
“When CSI came to me about stepping in the ring with Floyd Mayweather, I thought, ‘No way this happens,’” Tyson said.
“But he said yes. This fight is something neither the world nor I ever thought would or could happen.”
Tyson emphasized the unpredictable nature of the matchup.
“Boxing has entered a new era of the unpredictable—and this fight is as unpredictable as it gets. I still can’t believe Floyd wants to really do this.
It’s going to be detrimental to his health, but he wants to do it, so it’s signed and it’s happening!”
Mayweather Flexes on Social Media
True to form, Mayweather wasted no time showing off his wealth after the fight was announced.
On Instagram, he shared videos of himself counting stacks of cash on a private jet while blasting music.
“How the f*** for 29-30 years you can keep getting money like this? I’d be mad too if I were somebody else,” he joked.
He also flaunted his collection of luxury gadgets, including crocodile-skin iPhones and Himalayan phones, captioning it all: “See, I’m balling the f*** out.
Crocodile phones, Himalayan phones, crocodile bags. It’s my life, man. Call me the bread man.”
The Show Will Be Big—and Legendary
The exhibition fight will be promoted by CSI Sports and Fight Sports, though the exact date and venue are still under wraps.
Tyson’s previous fight, a loss to YouTube star Jake Paul, took place live on Netflix at AT&T Stadium in Dallas.
That event drew an astonishing 108 million viewers.
Mayweather, meanwhile, has been out of professional boxing since 2017, when he faced Conor McGregor, though he has participated in exhibitions since, including a bout against John Gotti III in Mexico City in August 2024.
Mayweather Confident as Ever
Responding to the matchup, Mayweather was characteristically confident.
“I’ve been doing this for 30 years and there hasn’t been a single fighter that can tarnish my legacy,” he said.
“You already know that if I am going to do something, it’s going to be big and it’s going to be legendary.
I’m the best in the business of boxing. This exhibition will give the fans what they want.”
With Tyson’s explosive style and Mayweather’s flawless record, this exhibition promises fireworks—and potentially a historic television audience.
Fans everywhere are already marking their calendars.