POUND-FOR-POUND legend Floyd Mayweather continues to capitalize on his popularity, even in retirement, as he prepares for yet another high-profile exhibition bout. However, the 48-year-old has now admitted that a professional comeback could be on the horizon.
Mayweather, 50-0 (27 KOs), maintained his undefeated record whilst conquering five weight divisions during his professional career, hanging up the gloves for a third and seemingly final time after a famous stoppage triumph over Conor McGregor over eight years ago.
Yet, as his nickname suggests, ‘Money’ is often persuaded by financial incentives and has competed in a remarkable eight exhibition bouts since 2018 – a run that makes him more active than some current world champions.
Earlier this month, it was announced that Mayweather would partake in what is assumably his most lucrative and profitable exhibition thus far, tasked with heavyweight icon, Mike Tyson, 50-7 (44 KOs), in a clash billed as ‘Legend vs. Legend’.
Speaking with TMZ Sports, Mayweather looked ahead to the event and promised boxing fans an exciting night of action.
“I’m not really training right now. The fight is in 2026, we are still ironing out everything, but I’m pretty sure that it is going to be exciting for the people and the fans.
“I just want to give the fans what they want to see, excitement. So, I’m pretty sure that it’s going to be an exciting event and people from all around the world are going to enjoy it.”
“I am glad that I am still able to entertain for the people and that they are still able to see just a glimpse of [the old] me.”
Then, when quizzed upon the possibility of extending his fabled 50-0 pro record, Mayweather admitted that there has been talks for a comeback and that a return is “on the table”.
“[A professional return] is on the table, there has been talks, it’s possible.”
Mayweather-Tyson is anticipated to take places in Spring 2026, where viewers will hope for a more entertaining affair than the one that took place when the now 59-year-old ‘Iron Mike’ faced Jake Paul last November and, understandably, looked a shadow of his former self.
