Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.

Boxing legend suggests stunning comeback to the ring – but risks losing perfect record

Mayweather: I'm the American dream
  • Floyd Mayweather has hinted at a potential return to professional boxing, despite retiring with a perfect 50-0 record in 2017.
  • His consideration for a comeback follows an upcoming exhibition fight against Mike Tyson, which is currently unconfirmed but mooted for spring 2026.
  • Mayweather told TMZ that "there's been talks" about a professional return, expressing optimism for 2026.
  • The exhibition bout with Tyson is expected to be a tame affair, part of Mayweather's series of unofficial, money-spinning fights.
  • Mike Tyson claimed the exhibition was Mayweather's idea, expressing surprise and warning that the fight would be "detrimental to his health" due to their size difference.
In full

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in