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Historic Exhibition Fight Booked for 2026: Mayweather vs

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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.

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“Mega-Fight Brewing: Usyk’s Team Working Behind the

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“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.”

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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.

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“Retirement Over Rematch“ Terence Crawford Sends Direct

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“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.

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“‘That Was Illegal’ – “Gervonta Davis Should’ve Been

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“‘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.

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“He rattled me” Oscar De La Hoya names the most powerful

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“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.

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“Wilder Reveals Dangerous Two-Fight Plan, Names Desired

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“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.

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“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

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“Respect From a Monster”: Artur Beterbiev Congratulates Terence

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

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“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.”

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‘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.

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Saudi Bout 2026: Anthony Joshua Has Been Approached for a

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Saudi Bout 2026: Anthony Joshua Has Been Approached for a Shock Next Fight Against a Kickboxing Legend, Promoter Eddie Hearn Reveals

Anthony Joshua is coming off a sixth-round knockout of YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in Miami – but a return in Riyadh is already on the cards in early 2026.

And Hearn confirmed reports that kickboxing great Rico Verhoeven – who is 1-0 as a boxer and unbeaten in TEN YEARS – is a potential opponent.

He said on Ariel Helwani’s show: “Rico is a fight that has been mentioned by certain people.

“We’re straight forward, ultimately, we will field offers. We can do with a fight that will prepare us for Tyson Fury— which is a difficult thing to do style-wise — so we might look at other opponents as well.

“But we’re open at the moment.”

Joshua, 36, was in line to return as early as February 14 but after two months in camp and six rounds with Paul, 28, it could be delayed until March.

Verhoeven, 36, won his one and only boxing bout in 2014 and has not lost in the kickboxing ring since 2015.

READ MORE :“Everything on the Line: Anthony Joshua Steps Into the Most

The Dutchman’s last bout was in June, beating Russian Artem Vakhitov, 34, on points.

Joshua’s knockout win over Paul, 28, was watched by 33 MILLION viewers on Netflix as Hearn hailed him the sport’s biggest star.

He said: “This changes everything. People don’t like it when I say, AJ was already arguably the biggest star in boxing.

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“Now, by far the biggest star in boxing. Right now, there is absolutely no question that Anthony Joshua is the biggest star in world boxing.

“But how does that strategy change moving forward, particularly in the American market?

“Because I know how personable he is, how likeable he is, his brand has just been so easy to build with all his attributes over the years.

“And we can do the same in America, it’s a big market.”

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Nothing But Vessel Of Lies, Eddie Hearn Fires Back After Jake

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Nothing But Vessel Of Lies, Eddie Hearn Fires Back After Jake Paul Claims He ‘Wobbled’ Anthony Joshua in the Ring

Eddie Hearn: Earlier in the month, American YouTube sensation Paul took on two-time world champion Joshua at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.

Despite putting up a good fight, Paul was floored by AJ for a final time in the sixth round, with the Brit securing a victory via TKO.

Speaking on a recent episode of the Impaulsive Podcast, Paul claimed that he had won two rounds and even had AJ wobbled.

He said: “I won two rounds, then he won two, then I got dropped. But I was doing good. I just think my cardio… just the mental pressure of the big guy and sparring the big people is different than the 10-ounce gloves. So I was feeling his power a lot more.

“It’s a great experience overall to be in there with someone who’s that good. I learned a lot and see where I could have done better. So I’m a little disappointed, but I also know how good he is. But I had him wobbled at one point. I had him wobbled, but he kept his hands up better this fight.”

READ MORE :The Global boxing superstar Anthony Joshua pays surprise

Now, Joshua’s promoter Hearn has responded to Paul’s latest comments.

Speaking to Ring Magazine, Hearn said: “Listen, there was probably a round that was quite close because no one did anything, but I don’t know, it’s strange they haven’t released the scorecards.

“I’m sure if they had won rounds, MVP would’ve gone ‘Look!’. I don’t believe he won any rounds on the scorecards but maybe he did I don’t know.”

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He continued: “He definitely didn’t wobble AJ but he did land, he landed his biggest shots, there were couple of right hands from the Gods. But, he’s just not big enough, he doesn’t punch hard enough.

“I’m sure he got AJ’s attention but he certainly wasn’t wobbled but he did really well. You’ve gotta understand he was so far out of his depth, look how far he got, I didn’t expect him to go six rounds. His job was to survive. I actually shook his dad’s hand in the ring and said well done.”

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