Floyd Mayweather vs Mike Tyson exhibition in jeopardy after losing date as new chaos erupts

Floyd Mayweather’s bizarre exhibition with Mike Tyson has now taken a fresh logistical turn for the worse.

The surprise showdown between 50-0 legend Mayweather and iconic heavyweight Tyson was announced in shock circumstances last year.

A date and venue were not included on the original promo, but Tyson suggested the bout will take place in April in Africa.

It was suggested that the event would take place in Congo, the site of the famous ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman.

But, boxing insider Dan Rafael has suggested that the event has yet to have any details officially confirmed.

He has in fact suggested that a date has yet to be made official, and it could well now be pushed back.

And he has suggested although Congo has been earmarked, a venue has also yet to be officially slated in the contract.

Despite Mayweather’s planned busy series in boxing, it is still believed the bout could go ahead, given he is contractually obliged to the clash.

This is despite Mayweather announcing a showdown with 18-time kickboxing champion Mike Zambidis in Greece in June.

If a showdown with 59-year-old Tyson is to still materialise, it is likely the bout with Zambidis too would be forced to push back.

Again, it could cause further chaos with Mayweather set to make a full retirement U-turn for a rematch with Manny Pacquiao in September.

For now it is unclear how Mayweather’s year will look, but he will hope to scoop as many lucrative paydays as possible and focus on his busy 2026.

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Mayweather’s announcement of a new exhibition

Difficulties in the logistical planning of Mayweather’s schedule will continue to grow, but he is in full swing again ahead of a planned return.

It was this year that the 49-year-old also confirmed he will risk his perfect professional record later this year against a familiar foe in Pacquiao.

Recently, ‘Money’ returned to the gym and is already looking to get back into as good physical condition as possible.

And in his most recent update, Mayweather cited his next focus as making history in Greece against Zambidis.

“2026 is already shaping up to be an exciting year for me…

“I’m on the way to entertain!! Athens, Greece. Get ready
for an all out exhibition. This summer will be a legendary battle.

“June is the month where history will be made at the Telekom Center. Different energy. Different level.”