Overview
- Tyson told The Ariel Helwani Show he has a right‑hand sprain and is wearing a cast but maintains the exhibition is signed and still planned for next month in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- He described the matchup as an eight‑round catchweight exhibition with no formal weight limit, calling it “free fighting.”
- Tyson said promoters intend to stage the bout in the same ring used for Muhammad Ali vs. George Foreman’s 1974 Rumble in the Jungle.
- Despite Tyson’s assurances, organizers have not issued a formal announcement or finalized public details such as sanctioning, full rules, broadcaster, venue specifics or undercard.
- Mayweather’s calendar includes a June 27 exhibition with Mike Zambidis and a planned rematch with Manny Pacquiao, which continues to cloud the April date.