A new development could once again put the Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao rematch in doubt.
It was revealed back in February that Mayweather and Pacquiao were set to meet for the second time, over 10 years on from their initial fight and eight years from when Mayweather last competed professionally.
Several problems then emerged that raised concerns that the bout wouldn’t actually take place, with Mayweather claiming that the fight would be an exhibition rather than a fully sanctioned contest. The announced date and venue was then also disputed.
It appeared those issues had been resolved earlier this month when the pair reportedly agreed to new terms for their fight, but now Mayweather looks set for another outing in the same timeframe, leading to a potential clash.
His planned exhibition fight with Mike Tyson has now been officially pushed back, with CIS Sports revealing the legendary duo are set to meet this Autumn after ‘Iron Mike’ recovers from the injury that delayed their bout.
“Global superstars Mike Tyson and undefeated Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather (50-0), who signed to get in the ring in an exhibition this Spring, will have a short moment to wait while Tyson fully recovers from a broken hand he injured during training.
“Tyson, who was seen sporting a cast while he continues to work through a smooth recovery, is looking forward to the fight that will be rescheduled to a date in the Fall of 2026. The date, venue and FIGHT SPORTS® broadcast plans will be announced shortly.
“The Legend vs Legend exhibition, per agreements with CSI Sports™/FIGHT SPORTS®, was originally scheduled for May 30 and will only see a short postponement.
“CSI Sports™/FIGHT SPORTS® exclusive deals with Tyson and Mayweather positions the company at the forefront of major global sports events, reinforcing its commitment to delivering marquee events and historic matchups to fans worldwide.”
Along with the rescheduled fight with Tyson, Mayweather is also set for an exhibition against Greek kickboxer Mike Zambidis in June, so it seems there could be even more hurdles to overcome if the rematch against Pacquiao is indeed set to happen.
