Floyd Mayweather vs Mike Tyson in doubt as new fight is announced

When news broke last year that Floyd Mayweather and Mike Tyson were set for an exhibition fight, most fans had their doubts. Tyson is turning 60 this summer, and there was nearly a five-stone difference between their last recorded weights.

Now, it looks like that bout is even further off. Mike Zambidis, an 18-time kickboxing champion, has posted what he says is a fight poster promoting a showdown with Mayweather this summer. The poster lists the date as June 27 and the venue as the OAKA Arena in Athens, Greece.

The event is being billed as ‘Battle of the Legends’, with Zambidis posting on Instagram: “History is about to be made.” The poster also shows Mayweather Promotions teaming up again with Front Row Fight Series, who previously organised his fights against John Gotti III and Aaron Chalmers.

So far though, there’s been no word from Mayweather himself or from anyone at either promotion company.

Tyson had said the bout would take place in Africa

Tyson told an audience at a Dublin speaking event in December that his fight with Mayweather would be held in Africa. He also mentioned that it was scheduled for March, which is just around the corner.

“It’s going to be in March and it’s going to be in Africa,” he said to a lively crowd. “It’s going to be incredible, it’s going to break all the records and it’s going to be one of the biggest events in the history of the sport.”

The event was initially announced by CSI Sports back in September, including a mention of 2026 as a potential date and plans for a global broadcast. While Mayweather could technically squeeze two events into such a short span, it doesn’t seem likely.

However, he has been active enough for it not to be ruled out entirely. Back in 2022, he fought twice within just 50 days, first stopping MMA fighter Mikuru Asakura in Japan before beating YouTuber Deji seven weeks later.