
An exhibition showdown between Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. has officially been postponed. The fight, which was initially expected to take place this spring in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, will now move to the fall after Tyson suffered a broken hand during training camp, according to the event’s promoters.
Tyson, 59, was first seen publicly wearing a cast on his right arm back in March. At the time, the boxing legend downplayed the injury during an appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show. “Training, punching stuff,” Tyson said. “Just a little sprain, I have to go hard, it’s the only way I’ve got to go.”
However, promoters Richard Miele and Craig Miele later confirmed the injury was more serious than initially believed and required the fight to be rescheduled.
The exhibition had originally been targeted for April 25, though promoters also referenced May 30 during earlier planning stages. No new official date or venue has been announced yet, but organizers said details are expected “shortly.”
Image | Source: Dice City Sports CSI Sports confirms Mike Tyson vs Floyd Mayweather is now pushed to Fall 2026 after Tyson’s hand injury forced the event to move from spring to later in the yearImage | Source: Dice City Sports Image | Source: Dice City Sports pic.twitter.com/RgQL8b7899— IFN (@IfnBoxing) May 20, 2026
Floyd Mayweather Jr. remains tied to multiple high-profile events later this year. Most notably, Mayweather is still reportedly scheduled to face Manny Pacquiao in a professional rematch this September in Las Vegas. That fight has generated constant speculation and uncertainty in recent months regarding:
Now, Tyson vs. Mayweather joins the growing list of moving pieces surrounding Mayweather’s comeback plans.
Despite nearing 60 years old, Tyson continues remaining active publicly and physically. Later in March, Tyson traveled to Thailand and appeared in videos and photos without the cast visible on his hand, fueling speculation that recovery was progressing well.
Still, the injury was significant enough to delay what would have been another major crossover combat sports spectacle involving two of boxing’s most recognizable icons.
Even as an exhibition, Tyson vs. Mayweather would instantly become one of the most talked-about events in combat sports due to:
With both men approaching 50 and 60 years old respectively, the matchup is less about rankings and more about entertainment value, spectacle and global attention.
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