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Historic Exhibition Fight Booked for 2026: Mayweather vs. Mike Tyson

Floyd MayWeather: Boxing fans around the world are buzzing with anticipation as two of the sport’s most iconic figures — Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. and Mike “Iron Mike” Tyson — prepare to step into the ring for a highly anticipated exhibition bout scheduled for spring 2026. (RingMagazine.com)

Although Mayweather hasn’t fought in an official professional bout since his retirement in 2017 with a perfect 50-0 record, he has stayed active in exhibition fights, keeping his infamous defensive mastery and sharp boxing IQ on display for fans. (RingMagazine.com)

The upcoming clash against Tyson — the ferocious former heavyweight champion — marks one of the most unexpected and talked-about matchups in recent memory. Despite their advanced ages (with Mayweather in his late 40s and Tyson nearing 60), the event promises to be a global spectacle, showcasing two different eras of boxing greatness. (The Times of India)

  • The bout is officially set for spring 2026, with promoters describing it as a major exhibition event on the international stage. (RingMagazine.com)
  • Exact date and venue are still pending confirmation, but global distribution and heavy promotion are already underway. (The Times of India)
  • Both fighters have expressed excitement about the rare matchup, which pits Mayweather’s tactical brilliance against Tyson’s raw power and legendary ring persona. (The Times of India)

More Than Just a Bout
While not expected to count toward their professional records, this fight bridges eras and generations of boxing fans — from those who witnessed Tyson’s thunderous reign in the heavyweight division to those who admired Mayweather’s technical perfection across five weight classes. (RingMagazine.com)

floyd MayweatherThe Mayweather-Tyson exhibition also arrives amid ongoing chatter of another potential marquee matchup for Mayweather in 2026 — a possible rematch with Manny Pacquiao, rekindling one of boxing’s greatest rivalries from 2015 — though negotiations there remain fluid. (World Boxing News)

Fight Night Expectations
Expect global media coverage, a heavy build-up of press tours and training footage, and a mix of boxing purists and mainstream sports fans tuning in to see how these two legends perform once more under the bright lights.

Mayweather’s return continues to redefine retirement on his own terms — proving that even beyond his 50-0 professional career, he still commands headlines and fans across the world.

“Mega-Fight Brewing: Usyk’s Team Working Behind the Scenes on Wilder Clash”

Oleksandr Usyk vs Deontay Wilder is “very likely” manager confirms

Oleksandr Usyk’s team have revealed that their two-time undisputed heavyweight champion is “very likely” to face American Deontay Wilder next and have even named a potential date and location.

Manager Egis Klimas told The National in Dubai that, “a different group from the United States will promote Usyk’s next fight.”

Klimas continued, “It’s not official yet, so I cannot tell you. He might be fighting in the Riyadh season, but as far as right now, we don’t have any offers.”

He then revealed, “It’s very likely [we will see Usyk face Wilder].

“Because right now we’re working on it, and we’re working on some multi-fight agreement for Oleksandr.

“As soon as we’re going to confirm that, we’re going to jump in. And some talks already are going on with the team of Wilder.

“We’re looking at Las Vegas or Los Angeles, and dates are the end of April, beginning of May.

“Wilder is one of the best names [that] Oleksandr didn’t face yet. He’s still in good shape, and he’s still a fighter, so he’s interesting. And as well, it’s the United States.”

Oleksandr Usyk

40-year-old Wilder is in the midst of a comeback campaign after losing four from his last five fights between 2020-2024. In June 2025, he came back to score his first victory since October 2022. The former long-reigning WBC world heavyweight champion knocked out unheralded Tyrell Herndon in seven rounds.

Usyk’s been reassuring everyone that he’s got “at least two more years.” Klimas backs that up, “He feels strong. It’s not time for him to hang up his gloves.”

Now 38, Usyk’s training camps are becoming harder for him, but his fifth-round demolition over powerful Brit Daniel Dubois shows he is still a sharp, potent force in the heavyweight division, with plenty left to give.

“Retirement Over Rematch“ Terence Crawford Sends Direct Message to Canelo After Choosing 

Terence Crawford announced his retirement from the sport of boxing earlier this month, hanging up the gloves off the back of a win over Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez.

‘Bud’ Crawford became a three-time undisputed world champion when he dethroned the Mexican icon, making a two-division jump for the challenge and largely cruising to a unanimous decision victory.

It wasn’t long until Canelo announced that he was targeting a rematch, and many felt that it was one of the only big money fights out there for Crawford, even despite the convincing nature in which he won.

To nip any rumours in the bud, the American announced via social media that he was walking away undefeated and on top of him game.He has largely been praised for the decision, with the likes of Andre Ward and Roy Jones Jr backing him.

Still, some, including promoter Eddie Hearn, have suggested that the announcement could well be a bargaining chip for future fight negotiations.

READ MORE : “Respect From a Monster”: Artur Beterbiev Congratulates Terence

On a recent livestream with Adin Ross, Crawford was asked if he had ever been contacted about a return fight

Artur Beterbiev

“No. Never.”

Asked if it’s something he would consider, he said:

“It’s over with. If there was a rematch clause in the contract then I’d have to honour that, but it’s over with.”

The decision leaves Alvarez, who has vowed to continue fighting, in a tricky spot. He may well look to win back his super-middleweight belts, which are now to be scattered and fought for among the top contenders, but that route does not offer any names on the scale of Crawford.

“‘That Was Illegal’ – “Gervonta Davis Should’ve Been Disqualified for ‘Illegal’ Action vs Roach Jr., Says Terence Crawford”

Gervonta Davis: The year is coming to an end and the shadows of the fight against Lamont Roach Jr. still linger over Gervonta Davis, who from March until now has been synonymous with controversy, for what is described as “unsportsmanlike conduct” on his part in the fight. Terence Crawford revived that moment to say that there was an illegal action by Davis that deserved to be sanctioned.

at that moment a knockout should have been declared in favor of Roach Jr, but it was declared a drawTerence said that this “is not allowed,” not even to wipe his eyes.

Even so, it should also have been a disqualification, because you can’t go to the corner and then have your trainer approach you in the middle of the fight

Gervonta Davis continues to be embroiled in controversy and his image is in question because of what happened at the March event.

I’ve never seen someone kneel down and not count it as a fall. They must have forgotten the rules for tonight

They can find no other explanation for what should have been punished as an illegality.In 2001, Floyd Mayweather defended his super featherweight title against Carlos Hernandez. Like Davis, he was not hit by his opponent when he fell.

However, unlike Davis, he received a protective count in accordance with boxing’s knockdown rules. This did not happen with Gervonta.

“He rattled me” Oscar De La Hoya names the most powerful puncher he faced in 45 fights

Oscar De La Hoya faced numerous heavy hitters during his professional career, but believes there is one man who packed the most powerful punch.

Six-weight world champion De La Hoya was known for his own power, with 30 of his 39 victories coming by knockout. He claimed stoppage wins over the likes of Julio Cesar Chavez, Arturo Gatti, Fernando Vargas and Ricardo Mayorga

Of the six losses that ‘The Golden Boy’ suffered, two of them were inside the distance, getting stopped in the ninth round by Bernard Hopkins in 2004, before an eighth round retirement loss to Manny Pacquiao in his final fight in 2008.

Despite those stoppage defeats, it is another man that De La Hoya credits as being the hardest puncher he ever faced, telling Ring Magazine that he gives that honour to former world champion Ike Quartey.

“His punches were like bricks; he hit me and it would sting me. Every punch he would hit me with, it would rattle me.”

De La Hoya was regarded as the pound-for-pound number one when he defended his WBC welterweight title against then-unbeaten Quartey at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas in February 1999, recovering from an early knockdown to earn a split decision victory.

It is easy to see just why ‘The Golden Boy’ views Quartey as the hardest hitter he faced, with the Ghanaian’s final record reading 32 knockouts from 37 victories, holding the WBA welterweight title for a number of years in the process.

“Wilder Reveals Dangerous Two-Fight Plan, Names Desired Opponents: ‘I’ve Called My Manager’

Deontay Wilder is beginning to put a plan in place for his return to top-level heavyweight boxing.

Defeats to Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang left many feeling that retirement was looming for Wilder, 40, however he returned this year with a simple win over Tyrell Herndon with the promise of big fights in 2026.

These plans were recently boosted when unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk revealed that Wilder is on his hit list, and the teams have already engaged in talks to make it happen.

Shortly after that development, Wilder faced off publibly with British fan favourite Derek Chisora. Speaking on the incident with Cigar Talk, he revealed that he is now targeting that fight before challenging Usyk.

“That’s real. That could be a real fight. You know what? I was like, ‘let him be the warm-up to the Usyk fight.’ I love that.”

Deontay Wilder — who said that a bout with Chisora was previously 90% agreed before talks ended — spoke highly of the match-up.

“If you know Derek, you know he’s not a pushover. You’re not gonna bully him. The mentality he has, he has an alpha male mentality. And when you go up against another alpha male, it’s a problem. It’s like two gorillas.

Deontay Wilder 

“When he came up, he basically sized me up. He put his forehead against mine and started pushing, and I’m like, ‘hold on, bro, what you think this is?’ I had to show him as well. It started getting a little bit out of control, the security [stepped in]. That’s a good start for whatever may happen. I called my manager, he called his manager. They got on the phone.”

Chisora is 49 fights into his professional campaign, and is looking for the perfect dance partner for number 50. A trilogy with Dillian Whyte fell through but may be revisited. ‘Del Boy’ may also target a top IBF contender given his favourable position in the rankings. Wilder does not provide that, but he does bring star power and, in the eyes of many, a favourable match-up

“It Won’t Go Long” Only One Outcome Seen in Anthony Joshua vs Moses Itauma – George Groves

‘Anthony Joshua’ is coming off a sixth-round stoppage victory over Jake Paul, a high profile win that saw him complete a training camp with his new team, but by no means a challenge.

2026 should be much more intriguing from a fan perspective, with a long-awaited clash against Tyson Fury being lined up for September. Both men will likely fight in the first half of the year to prepare, and talk now turns to who they will face.

Though Itauma is now technically an option because he and Joshua no longer share the same trainer in Ben Davison, the two-time unified champion is unlikely to risk his plans against such a young, dangerous operator.

That’s certainly what George Groves believes would be happening. The former super middleweight world champion told Bet Victor Casino he sees an Itauma win inside the distance.

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“I don’t at all buy into Joshua coming back and winning the world title one day, like a proper world title, and neither do I think Fury can do either, unless the division’s just finished. Usyk’s the man, and then there’s a few coming through like Moses Itauma. If you put Moses Itauma in with Joshua, I think Moses stops him, that’s where we’re at.”

Groves instead believes that Joshua should move straight into facing Fury, advising both men to skip their tune-ups.

“Fury probably now wants a warm-up fight because Joshua technically had one against Paul, and because of the timing, Joshua will have one as well. But I think it loses momentum for the fight. Because who can they fight?

Anthony Joshua

“You don’t need to set up this fight with stellar performances, they should get it on now. Fight in the summer, again in December next year, and then if it’s 1-1, they can have a third one. I wouldn’t be chasing a warm-up fight. No one’s gonna have the same excitement. Can we just get stuck in with his fight?”

Itauma takes on former Joshua foe Jermaine Franklin on January 21. As he builds towards a world title shot, it may be unlikely that he will cross paths with any of the heavyweight division’s old guard before they retire.

“Respect From a Monster”: Artur Beterbiev Congratulates Terence Crawford After Historic Career

Artur Beterbiev has enjoyed watching Terence Crawford’s career.
The future first ballot Hall of Famer rarely had a close fight and reigned over several weight divisions as a three-time undisputed champion. Yet, the former five-division belt holder recently decided to call time on his glittering career.
Now that he’s walked away and is moving on to a new phase in his life, Beterbiev wanted to pay him respect.
Artur Beterbiev: “Congratulations on such a historically beautiful career,” Beterbiev wrote on his Instagram account
Before retiring, Crawford made history by becoming the first male in the four-belt era to become an undisputed champion in three weight classes, thanks to his points win over Canelo Alvarez on September 13 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

READ MORE :“Hardest Fight I Ever Had”: Crawford Reveals Career-Defining

There were times, however, that Crawford (42-0, 31 KOs) appeared ready to keep fighting. He flirted with the idea of defending his undisputed titles. He also gave some brief thought of moving down in weight in an attempt to conquer the middleweight division.
Beterbiev, who made history of his own by becoming the light heavyweight division’s first undisputed champion in October 2024, knows what it takes to collect every belt. In short, it’s a taxing process. So, with Crawford completing that goal on three separate occasions, Beterbiev salutes him for doing what many considered unthinkable.
Terence Crawford
“It’s incredible to become the first undisputed champion in three weight classes in the history of professional boxing and did it undefeated,” Beterbiev continued. “Some might even think that such achievements are impossible, but Terence Crawford did it.”

“Hardest Fight I Ever Had”: Crawford Reveals Career-Defining Battle as He Announces Retirement

Terence Crawford is preparing for life after boxing following his shock retirement earlier this month.

Terence Crawford announced in December that he has made the decision to hang up the gloves following his historic victory over Canelo Alvarez in September

‘Bud’ successfully moved up two weight divisions to dethrone undisputed super-middleweight world champion Canelo Alvarez, claiming a unanimous decision win at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

That victory saw Crawford become the first male fighter to ever earn undisputed status in three separate divisions, having already achieved it at super-lightweight and welterweight after claiming wins over the likes of Errol Spence, Shawn Porter and Viktor Postol.

While many fans may view Canelo as Crawford’s toughest ever opponent, ‘Bud’ has disagreed, after revealing an unlikely choice as his hardest rival.

READ MORE :Terence Crawford has issued a bold challenge to move up and

Speaking on a live stream with Adin Ross, Crawford named Yuriorkis Gamboa as his most difficult fight.

“Gamboa. And that was at 135.”

Terence Crawford

‘Bud’ met Gamboa at the CenturyLink Center in Omaha, Nebraska back in June 2014, claiming a ninth round stoppage win to retain his WBO lightweight title.

Gamboa held world honours at featherweight during his professional career after defeating fighters such as Orlando Salido and Jonathan Barros, whilst he also won a gold medal as an amateur competing at flyweight at the 2004 Olympics in Athens.

He last fight in April 2022 when he suffered a fifth round stoppage defeat to Isaac Cruz, with that his third straight loss after coming up short against Devin Haney and Gervonta Davis, meaning he has won 30 of his 35 professional contests.

Jannik Sinner is not only one of the best tennis players in the world, but he is on his way to becoming an all-time great.

Sinner is already a four-time grand slam champion and, at 24 years of age, he should not slow down any time soon.

Unless another rival emerges, it could be he and Carlos Alcaraz at the top of the game for the next decade.

The Tennis Gazette looks at Sinner’s world ranking history, including his weeks at number one and year-end finishes.

Jannik Sinner world ranking history

Jannik Sinner became world number one for the first time after the 2024 French Open. Sinner’s semifinal defeat to Alcaraz was enough to leapfrog Novak Djokovic, who withdrew from the tournament at the quarterfinal stage.

The Italian then held the top spot for 65 consecutive weeks before losing out to Carlos Alcaraz after his US Open victory in 2025.

READ MORE :Jannik Sinner reveals new model girlfriend with sweet message

Sinner returned to number one with his success at the Paris Masters in November, but his reign only lasted one week

Jannik Sinner finished his first season on the ATP Tour (2018) as the 551st-ranked player in the world. He then climbed to 78th in his second.

Jannik Sinner

Sinner’s first end-of-year top 10 came in 2021. He has been in the top four for the last three years, including the number one ranking in 2024.

Jannik Sinner will break dozens of records throughout his career. The only thing stopping him at the moment is longevity.

However, he already has a few records to his name, including becoming the youngest male player to make the final of all four Grand Slams in the same year