Overview
- Mayweather said in a press release he will end his nine-year retirement and resume sanctioned competition this summer following an exhibition with Mike Tyson.
- The Tyson event has been reported as tentatively set for April 25 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but CSI Sports has not confirmed the date, venue, rules or broadcast partner.
- He has signed an exclusive agreement with CSI Sports/FIGHT SPORTS to promote the exhibition and his professional return.
- CSI Sports said details on Mayweather’s first opponent and scheduling for his comeback fight will be announced in the coming weeks.
- The unbeaten former champion last fought professionally in 2017 to reach 50-0; reporting also notes his lawsuit seeking more than $300 million from Showtime and fresh, unconfirmed speculation about a Manny Pacquiao rematch.