Questions remain over whether the Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather exhibition will indeed still go ahead.
It was announced late last year that Tyson and Mayweather were set to take part in an exhibition contest in early 2026, bringing together two of boxing’s biggest names together.
Since that initial announcement, a lot of twists and turns have led to confusion over whether the bout will actually take place, with a planned April date already coming and going.
Mayweather revealed he was set for two other fights this year, first a June exhibition with kickboxer Mike Zambidis, before a planned professional rematch with former foe Manny Pacquiao, and while there are also doubts over those match-ups, it adds to the issue on if there is time for a Tyson battle.
However, Tyson has now refused to rule out the bout being completely off, telling Casino.org that even though there are certain things he can not discuss, he still finds the possibility of facing Mayweather as an ‘interesting’ one.
“There’s not much I can talk on, but it’s pretty interesting. I’m just happy that I’m in the condition I’m in to be able to do this to the degree that I can.”
Fans may take the vague update as a signal that behind the scenes the bout may not be going ahead, particularly given the simultaneous drama with the Pacquiao event, which Mayweather has cast doubt on by saying it is an exhibition rather than a pro bout – something the Filipino’s team have denied.
Tyson announced earlier this year that he had suffered a hand injury during training that may have played a part in the delay to a Mayweather fight, but with that now seemingly behind him, he also confirmed his interest in competing against others.
“I don’t know when [I’ll stop fighting]. I only think of it when somebody brings me a check. I can think of a lot of people (I want to fight).”
Tyson last fought in November 2024 in a controversial contest with Jake Paul. ‘The Problem Child’ claimed a comfortable points win, but ‘Iron Mike’ looked a shadow of his former ruthless self, so many fans would perhaps like to see him retire for good.
