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