Boxing legends Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. will fight in an exhibition bout on April 25 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to Mike Coppinger of The Ring. The fight was officially announced by promoter CSI Sports. The initial announcement in early September only indicated it would take place in the spring of 2026. Since the official announcement, the fight has divided opinions, with some seeing it as a generational spectacle and others questioning the physical risk for the former world champion. In the ring, Tyson showed flashes of the power and aggression that made him a legend in the 1980s, especially in the early rounds where he sought to press and close the distance. The former heavyweight champion will turn 60 in June. Mayweather (50-0, 27 KOs) has participated in exhibitions since retiring from professional competition in 2017. His last fight against John Gotti III, who will soon turn 49, was in August 2024. Tyson's fight against Paul generated enormous media buzz as it marked the return of the 58-year-old Tyson to the ring in a high-profile, globally broadcast fight. However, Paul's youth and pace ultimately tipped the scales, leading him to win by decision after completing the agreed-upon rounds.
