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Dana White said he has spoken with Floyd Mayweather about his private financial and legal troubles and left open the possibility of a future collaboration to help him, amid ongoing Tyson–Mayweather comeback chatter and past talks of Mayweather returning to boxing.
Ray J was KO’d in the second round by YouTuber Supa Hot Fire at a Las Vegas celebrity boxing event, with the decisive shot landing around 2:35. The bout ended quickly, Ray J disputed the outcome afterward, and the piece notes his high-profile training with MMA figures like Mike Tyson amid discussions of his health and future in boxing.
David Benavidez overwhelmed Gilberto Ramirez with a sixth-round stoppage in Las Vegas to seize Ramirez’s WBO/WBA cruiserweight belts, cementing his status as a top fighter and leaving doors open for cruiser or light-heavyweight moves; Mike Tyson lauded the performance from ringside, with Canelo Alvarez in attendance and chatter of a future Benavidez–Canelo clash.
Olivia Rodrigo hosted Saturday Night Live, reflecting on her rise and joking about Jake Paul in a monologue that nods to his Mike Tyson boxing match, before delivering a DMV-themed parody of her breakout hit ‘Drivers License’; Aziz Ansari also cameoed in the cold open as Kash Patel, as Rodrigo promotes her upcoming album and tour.
Mayweather outlines a busy 2026 schedule, revealing a September professional bout with Manny Pacquiao at the Sphere in Las Vegas, a June exhibition with kickboxing star Mike Zambidis in Athens, and a reportedly April exhibition with Mike Tyson in the Congo, signaling a year of high‑profile events.
Terence Crawford claimed Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul looked scripted and a cash grab after Tyson, age 58 and returning to boxing, struggled and lost by unanimous decision to Paul; Crawford said Tyson shouldn’t have fought and questioned the bout’s integrity on the Joe Rogan Experience.
Floyd Mayweather, 48, will come out of retirement for a fourth time to return to professional boxing after an exhibition with Mike Tyson later this year; this will be his first pro bout in nine years since beating Conor McGregor in 2017, with no opponent or date announced yet for the pro fight, but he says he can break records and draw huge gates.
Boxing legend Mike Tyson has filed a $50 million lawsuit against Carma, a cannabis licensing company, alleging involvement in a RICO conspiracy, fraud, and embezzlement by former executives, with the lawsuit seeking damages and fees.
Ronda Rousey, a former UFC champion, has shown renewed interest in returning to MMA inspired by Mike Tyson's successful boxing comeback, and recent discussions with UFC CEO Dana White suggest she is in great shape and considering a return, though no official plans have been announced.
Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather have announced a planned exhibition boxing match for spring 2026, with many details such as date, location, and rules still uncertain. The fight is expected to be non-professional and may feature modified rules due to the age of the fighters, marking another chapter in the trend of retired boxing legends participating in exhibitions.
Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather are set to fight in an exhibition match in spring 2026, marking a highly anticipated and unpredictable event in boxing history, with the location and exact date still to be announced.
Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. are scheduled to meet in an exhibition boxing match in early 2026, marking a rare showdown between two boxing Hall of Famers, with no specific date or location announced yet.
Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather are set to face off in an exhibition boxing match next spring, marking a rare and unpredictable event between two boxing legends, with details on the date and location still to be announced.
Floyd Mayweather and Mike Tyson have agreed to an exhibition boxing match scheduled for spring 2026, marking a historic 'legend vs. legend' fight that excites fans despite their complex relationship and the fight being non-competitive.
Boxing legend Mike Tyson predicts Max Holloway will defeat Dustin Poirier at UFC 318, despite Poirier's previous wins over Holloway and Poirier's own confidence in his game plan to win and retire on top. Tyson, watching from ringside, favors the underdog Holloway to spoil Poirier's farewell fight, promising an exciting match.