Floyd Mayweather Ends Nine-Year Retirement: Announces Professional Boxing Comeback After Mike Tyson Exhibition

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In a stunning development that has sent shockwaves through the boxing world, undefeated legend Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. has officially announced his return to professional boxing. The 48-year-old (turning 49 on February 24) revealed on Friday, February 20, 2026, that he will resume his career in sanctioned pro fights this summer, following a highly anticipated exhibition bout against fellow icon Mike Tyson scheduled for spring 2026.

Mayweather, who last competed professionally in August 2017 with a 10th-round TKO victory over Conor McGregor—extending his flawless record to 50-0 (27 KOs)—has since participated in several high-profile exhibitions, including matchups against Logan Paul, Mikuru Asakura, and John Gotti III. His upcoming clash with Tyson, first announced in September 2025, is expected to serve as a blockbuster prelude to his formal comeback. Some reports point to April 25 as a potential date for the Tyson exhibition, though official details on venue and exact timing remain pending.

The announcement came via a press release from Mayweather's new promotional partners, CSI Sports/Fight Sports, with whom he has signed an exclusive deal. In a statement, Mayweather expressed unwavering confidence in his abilities:

“I still have what it takes to set more records in the sport of boxing—from my upcoming Mike Tyson event to my next professional fight afterward—no one will generate a bigger gate, have a larger global broadcast audience and generate more money with each event—then my events. And I plan to keep doing it with my global media partner, CSI Sports/Fight Sports.”

This marks the fourth time Mayweather has come out of retirement, following previous unretirements in 2007, 2015, and post-2017. His decision to put his pristine 50-0 record on the line at nearly 49 years old has sparked intense speculation about potential opponents, with fans and analysts debating whether he'll face a rising star, a veteran, or even revisit old rivalries.

The news has reignited excitement in boxing circles, highlighting Mayweather's enduring star power and ability to draw massive pay-per-view numbers even after years away from competitive action. Details on his first professional opponent, date, venue, and broadcast platform are expected to be revealed in the coming weeks.

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