The news that has shaken the boxing world is now official. An exhibition bout between two of its biggest figures, Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather, has been confirmed for 2026. Despite the initial surprise generated by the announcement, Tyson himself has revealed the details of the negotiation and the real reason why, at 59 years of age, he has agreed to put the gloves back on.
The fight has generated a lot of expectation and at the same time a lot of doubts about the condition of both boxers. On social media, it is already being talked about as a historic duel and, despite being an exhibition, it promises a lot, especially for the most nostalgic fans.
Tyson’s confessions
In a recent interview with 104.3 WQAM, Mike Tyson broke his silence on the deal, revealing that the initiative did not come from him. “I was just chilling, minding my own business,” he explained, admitting that the contract was already signed by his rival.
According to Tyson, Mayweather’s taunting, coupled with a long history of rivalry dating back to the Ali controversy, was what sparked the fire.
Money was not the key to the fight
Although the fight promises to be one of the most lucrative in history, with both boxers expecting a massive payday, Tyson offered a perspective that goes beyond the numbers. He insisted that money, at his age, is no longer the main thing, but the possibility of providing for his family.
“Making money in my fifties was easier than in my twenties,” he said, adding that the struggle for the well-being of his loved ones is the real reason that led him to accept the challenge.
With Mayweather, 48, known for his prowess in the ring and the art of exhibitions, and a Tyson who seems to be motivated more by legacy and his family than by the desire to fight, the boxing world is abuzz and eagerly awaiting the arrival of 2026, when this fight will be the main event.
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