Mike Tyson Announces 2026 Exhibition vs. Mayweather in Africa

Mike Tyson has announced plans for an exhibition boxing match against fellow legend Floyd Mayweather in March 2026, with the bout set to take place in Africa. The 59-year-old former heavyweight champion shared the details during a recent edition of his live show, "An Experience with Mike Tyson," describing the event as one of the biggest in sports history.

Tyson, who retired from professional boxing in 2005 but has made several high-profile returns, confirmed the date and location while expressing enthusiasm for the matchup. "Me vs. Floyd Mayweather. Can you believe that?" he said. "It's gonna be in March, it's gonna be in Africa. It is going to be one of the biggest events in the history of sports." The announcement builds on rumors that surfaced in September, when both fighters hinted at the possibility of facing each other. No official promoter or broadcaster has been named for the event, and details such as the weight class remain undecided, given Tyson's heavyweight background and Mayweather's history at lighter divisions like welterweight.

The fight would mark another chapter in the twilight careers of two boxing icons. Tyson last competed in November 2024, losing a...