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Floyd Mayweather Ends Nine-Year Retirement, Sets Mid-2026 Return to Pro Boxing

He has signed an exclusive partnership with CSI Sports/Fight Sports to promote his comeback events.

Overview

  • Mayweather confirmed he will resume official competition around mid-2026, with his first opponent yet to be named.
  • He announced an exhibition against Mike Tyson targeted for the spring, with the date, venue and broadcaster still unconfirmed.
  • Reports have suggested the Democratic Republic of the Congo as a potential exhibition site, but no location has been finalized.
  • CSI Sports/Fight Sports will promote his post-exhibition schedule, with company leaders hailing the deal as a cornerstone for major events.
  • The 49-year-old last fought professionally in 2017 against Conor McGregor and has since filed a lawsuit against Showtime and Stephen Espinoza alleging more than $300 million is owed.