Mike Tyson insists Floyd Mayweather fight is still on

The matchup between Mayweather and Tyson was first teased back in September, though details like venue and date were still up in the air.

Tyson later suggested that the fight would take place in Africa, sometime in March, during comments he made last December.

Mayweather is also linked to another fight, but nothing is set in stone yet. He also hasn’t ruled out facing Tyson down the line, so it’s possible this one could eventually come together.

Even with questions over whether it will happen at all, ‘Iron Mike’ remains optimistic about returning to the ring to face off with ‘Money’.

Speaking to TMZ Sports about whether fans can expect him to go head-to-head with Mayweather anytime soon, Tyson replied: “Yeah it’s happening. S— yeah it’s happening,” he said. “You think I’d give that up? I was minding my business, he challenged me.”

Tyson added that he’s feeling “incredible” at the moment and noted that he’s even dropped a T-shirt size thanks to his current fitness level.

Conor McGregor backs potential Tyson vs Mayweather fight

McGregor spent time with Tyson in Dublin last December and came away impressed with the former champion’s condition.

Speaking to Bloody Elbow, McGregor shared his excitement about the potential matchup, saying:

“I’ll tell you what, he [Tyson] won’t lose,” McGregor said. “I hope it goes ahead, he seems confident it’s going ahead, he’s well up for it.”

If the fight does go ahead, it’s clear where McGregor’s support would lie after his own bout against Mayweather back in 2017.