A fresh issue may have arose for the planned Mike Tyson vs. Floyd Mayweather fight.
It was announced back in September that Tyson and Mayweather were set to meet in an exhibition bout, before it was reported earlier this year that it was planned for April 25 in the Congo.
Tyson was last in action in November 2024 when he took part in a controversial bout against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, suffering a unanimous decision defeat in what was his first professional fight since 2005.
As for Mayweather, he has taken part in a number of exhibitions since retiring in 2017, but is set to return to professional boxing for the first time in nearly a decade when he faces former rival Manny Pacquiao in a rematch at The Sphere in Las Vegas on September 19.
The fight against ‘Iron Mike’ was set to kick off a busy year for Mayweather, with an exhibition also planned against Greek kickboxer Mike Zambidis in June, but a potential problem has now emerged that could affect the clash with Tyson.
Whilst speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show, Tyson was seen wearing a cast on his hand, and revealed how it had occurred.
“Training, punching stuff. Just a little sprain, I have to go hard, it’s the only way I’ve got to go.”
Tyson was then asked if the hand injury could affect the date of the fight.
“We’ll see.”
It has recently been reported that the fight could be unlikely for the planned April date, but with Mayweather already having further bouts pencilled in for June and September, an injury to ‘Iron Mike’ could be difficult to fit back into the schedule.
