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Mike Tyson vs Floyd Mayweather will get millions of viewers. Not because it decides anything. Not because it changes a ranking. Certainly not because anyone thinks it tells us who the better boxer is.

Boxing News / HITC / February 21

Floyd Mayweather set to return to professional boxing following Mike Tyson exhibition

Floyd Mayweather has announced that he plans to come out of retirement and return to professional boxing in 2026. Mayweather, who ended his career with a knockout win over UFC star Conor McGregor nine years ago, has since stepped away from official fights.

Boxing News / Field Level Media / February 21

Floyd Mayweather Jr. unretiring after Mike Tyson exhibition

Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. is coming out of retirement after his spring exhibition bout with Mike Tyson. Mayweather, who turns 49 on Tuesday, retired with a perfect 50-0 record after beating MMA star Conor McGregor in August 2017.

Boxing News / The Body Lock / February 21

Floyd Mayweather Jr. to Fight Professionally Again After Mike Tyson Exhibition

Floyd Mayweather Jr. announced he is ending his nine-year retirement from professional boxing The 49-year-old boxer signed an exclusive promotional deal

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / February 20

Floyd Mayweather Will Officially Come Out of Retirement After Mike Tyson Exhibition

In a day filled with major announcements, none was bigger than Floyd Mayweather Jr. (50-0, 27 KOs) revealing that he will come out of retirement to fight professionally after his Spring exhibition with Mike Tyson scheduled to take place in Africa.

Boxing News / ESPN / February 20

Mayweather Jr. to unretire after Tyson exhibition

Former boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather Jr. says he is unretiring and will resume his undefeated career after his planned exhibition bout against Mike Tyson.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / February 20

Floyd Mayweather officially ending retirement for professional return after Mike Tyson exhibition

Floyd Mayweather has announced his intention to return to professional boxing in 2026. The five-weight world champion retired after knocking out UFC superstar Conor McGregor nine years ago.

Boxing News / HITC / February 20

Why Mike Tyson thought Michael Jackson ‘disrespected’ him during their first-ever meeting

Mike Tyson once admitted he felt disrespected by Michael Jackson during their first-ever meeting, despite being at the peak of his boxing dominance at the time.

Boxing News / NY Fights / February 17

Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. Set on Collision Course in Historic Throwback

Three months after his bout with Jake Paul, former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson is set to return to the ring in a widely billed super fight. In a long-rumored clash that has hovered over the combat sports world for months, “Iron” Mike will face fellow American icon Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Boxing News / The Body Lock / February 17

Iron Mike and Money Mayweather Head to Congo for Historic Exhibition

Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather will fight in an exhibition match on April 25, 2026 The bout will take place in the Democratic Republic of the Congo The

Boxing News / HITC / February 17

Mike Tyson vs. Floyd Mayweather exhibition boxing match set for April 25th in Congo

Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather are set to step into the ring together again, this time on African soil. Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather have reportedly agreed to an exhibition bout scheduled for April 25, 2026 in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / February 17

Daily Roundup: Tyson Fury tickles, Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather set date plus more MMA and boxing news

Welcome to Bloody Elbow’s daily round-up of combat sports news as our week of no fights is almost at its end. This is your one-stop shop for the top five stories from February 16, 2026.

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Boxing News / Field Level Media / February 16

Reports: Floyd Mayweather, Mike Tyson set date for April in Africa

Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. have reportedly agreed on a tentative location and date for their exhibition bout. According to multiple reports, the fight will take place in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa, on Apr.

Boxing News / Trade Talk Sports / February 16

Mike Tyson vs. Floyd Mayweather Exhibition Now Has a Date and Location

Mike Tyson (59) and Floyd Mayweather Jr. (48) have reportedly agreed on a date and location for their long-teased exhibition fight—April 25, 2026, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa.

Boxing News / 5 GOATs / February 16

Mike Tyson vs. Floyd Mayweather: Date, location revealed for epic exhibition boxing match

Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather are two of the greatest boxers of all-time. But never, not once, have their paths crossed in the middle of a ring. That is set to change.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / February 16

Mike Tyson vs Floyd Mayweather fight ‘tentatively set’ to take place on April 25 in the Congo

Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather finally have a date for their controversial exhibition, as well as a venue in Africa. The boxing icons agreed last year to face off in an exhibition bout this year, but the trail had gone cold in recent weeks.

Boxing News / KO on SI / February 15

Mike Tyson Gives Big Update on Floyd Mayweather Fight

Mike Tyson is still looking forward to taking on Floyd Mayweather in the “squared circle.” While details continue to be sparse about the reported bout, the former undisputed heavyweight champion confidently confirmed that the fight is still in motion.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / February 15

Mike Tyson Removes Worries Over The Mayweather Fight – ‘It’s Happening’

Mike Tyson has doubled down on his commitment to face Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2026, dismissing recent rumors of a cancellation. The 59-year-old addressed the growing uncertainty surrounding the event, as Mayweather navigates a $340 million lawsuit against Showtime Sports and Stephen Espinoza.

Boxing News / HITC / February 14

Mike Tyson insists Floyd Mayweather fight is still on

It’s already been a busy start to 2026 for Floyd Mayweather. The undefeated boxing icon has filed a $340 million lawsuit, claiming he is still owed money from some of his highest-grossing fights.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / February 13

Did Mike Tyson Just Confirm the Floyd Mayweather Fight?

When news first surfaced about a potential showdown between Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather, the reaction wasn’t exactly electric. Many wondered why the fight was happening at all.

Boxing News / NY Fights / February 12

The Tokyo Mirage: Why the Buster Douglas Upset Was Hiding In Plain Sight

On February 11, 1990, the boxing world didn’t just witness an upset; it witnessed an event that would be a ‘where were you when it happened’ moment. When James “Buster” Douglas sent Mike Tyson’s mouthpiece flying in the tenth round at the Tokyo Dome, the shockwaves felt like an act of God.

Boxing News / Total Pro Sports / February 6

Mike Tyson Admits The Hardest Fight Of His Life Wasn’t In The Ring

Mike Tyson is the last of the boxers from the golden era of boxing, a time when dangerous opponents were everywhere, yet ‘Iron Mike’ rose above them all to become the most intimidating boxer of all time.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / February 6

Mike Tyson Recalls The Most Dangerous Puncher

Mike Tyson identified Donovan Ruddock as the hardest opponent he ever shared the ring with. While Tyson is famously remembered for his rivalries with Evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis, he maintains that Ruddock’s unique power was on a completely different level.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / January 22

MIke Tyson Announced ‘Mike Tyson Invitational’ For Amatuer Fighters Set To Take Place March 12-14

LAS VEGAS (Jan. 21) — Boxing legend Mike Tyson will return to the grassroots of the sport this spring with the launch of the Mike Tyson Invitational, a

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / January 20

Mike Tyson Offers Strong Messages To Floyd Mayweather

Mike Tyson has never lacked confidence and as he looks ahead to a planned March exhibition bout with Floyd Mayweather, the former heavyweight king believes the outcome will be definitive.