Mike Tyson finally gives update on Floyd Mayweather fight disclosing date and location

Mike Tyson has claimed he will be fighting Floyd Mayweather in Africa this March.

Tyson and Mayweather announced in September that they would be facing off in an exhibition match in 2026.

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Although a stretch of silence followed the news, Tyson has now spoken on his match up with ‘Money’.

Many believed the bout had collapsed, given it was also revealed that Mayweather was in huge talks over a sequel with most famous rival Manny Pacquiao in 2026.

But much to the shock of many in the boxing world, his fight with Tyson certainly does seem to be going ahead.

During an interview in Dublin, the former undisputed heavyweight champion has now explained exactly what the event plan entails.

He said: “It’s going to be in March and it’s going to be in Africa.

“It’s going to be incredible, it’s going to break all the records and it’s going to be one of the biggest events in the history of the sport.”

Although the exact date and venue has yet to be named, the pair are expected to share the ring a matter of months from now.

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Due to their weight discrepancy of over 70lbs, Tyson and Mayweather will be fighting in an unofficial contest.

When Tyson last fought Jake Paul in 2024 he tipped the scales at 228.5lbs, while Mayweather came in at 149.5lbs for his final fight in 2017.

The heavyweight icon was a shadow of himself and claimed he ‘nearly died’ to get into shape for the clash which saw him fall to a sad defeat.

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Since Mayweather retired after beating Conor McGregor, he has had numerous exhibition bouts with an array of influencers and reality television stars.

And this time around, it won’t provide any more of a test with Tyson well beyond the peak of his powers.

With the purse expected to be at least eight-figures, the payday was undeniably the huge motivator in getting the fight over the line.

The 48-year-old has already flaunted what appeared to be thousands of dollars for just penning the deal with Tyson.

But while the money may be enticing, the rivals are also aware of their age disparity.

Especially as Tyson will be almost 60-years-old when they lace up their gloves and Mayweather is 11 years his junior, but far from his heyday.

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Although luckily due to the nature of the bout, neither man face the usual pressure of securing a win, and it won’t count on any professional record.

As two of the sport’s biggest names face-off it will be a blockbuster event, regardless of it being dubbed as a glorified sparring contest.