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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.
Mike Tyson won $1 million from Jake Paul after Paul wagered on a trilogy fight between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano, with Tyson set to pay if Serrano won; Taylor retained her title, and Paul praised the event for highlighting women's boxing.
Jake Paul earned $300,000 for his recent fight against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, which is only 1% of the reported $30 million he received for fighting Mike Tyson, highlighting the significant difference in his earnings for different bouts.
Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos described the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight as "off the charts," despite technical glitches during the live stream to 108 million viewers. Sarandos highlighted the challenge of managing such a large audience, which pushed internet service providers to their limits. The event set records for Netflix, which plans to host more large-scale live events, including NFL games and WWE shows. Sarandos noted the potential for advertising revenue and emphasized Netflix's ability to attract a global, younger audience.
The promoter of the boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson has dismissed claims that the fight was rigged as "incorrect and baseless." Paul won the match by unanimous decision, and the event set streaming and betting records. Despite criticism from figures like Oscar De La Hoya, who suggested the fight was staged, Most Valuable Promotions defended the legitimacy of the bout, emphasizing that both fighters competed without restrictions. The controversy was fueled by Paul's post-fight comments about not wanting to hurt Tyson.