Floyd Mayweather makes huge announcement on boxing career

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21 February 2026 at 04:01

If there is anything people want to see, it is the resurgence of boxing as it once was. The sports fan world dreams of one day seeing the sport returning to glory as a sport of warriors.

One of boxing’s greatest icons, Floyd Mayweather, is a polarizing figure. He is known as a jab and evade type of boxer–winning only four true by pure knockout. The other 23 “knockouts” were by technical decision.

Mayweather made a stunning announcement as it was reported he is coming out of retirement after his scheduled exhibition match to resume his professional career. For the first time since 2017, he will partake in a boxing match.

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The match will be an exhibition fight against a legend in the boxing world. For the first time since 2024, his opponent will battle Mayweather.

BREAKING: Floyd Mayweather has announced that he's coming out of retirement to resume his professional boxing career after his spring exhibition matchup vs. Mike Tyson.

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That opponent is the legendary Mike Tyson. While this boxing match feels like a nursing home battle, it will still feature two of the most decorated career fighters.

Mayweather won against Conor McGregor in 2017, while Tyson was defeated by Jake Paul in 2024. Both victories were considered “disappointments” by audiences.

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Will this matchup be a thriller? Absolutely not. It’s a complete money grab. If you are expecting a Rocky Balboa (2006 film) type of dramatic matchup, you’re fooling yourself.

Still, you can argue that Tyson or Mayweather has a puncher’s chance. Tyson looked every bit of 58 when he went against Paul.

Nov 15, 2024; Arlington, Texas, UNITED STATES; Mike Tyson (black gloves) fights Jake Paul (silver gloves) at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Tyson started off ok, but became visibly worn down. Mayweather is about to turn 49. There isn’t a ton of separation in age.

It will certainly be a well-marketed event. The date is currently being worked out. However, after the exhibition… the 50-0 boxer will be back for professional matches.