LOS ANGELES — Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather has declared his intention to return to professional competition following his upcoming exhibition match against Mike Tyson, ending his seven-year retirement from official bouts. The 48-year-old undefeated champion made the announcement Friday through an exclusive statement.
Mayweather, who retired in 2017 with a perfect 50-0 record, revealed he has signed an exclusive promotional agreement with CSI Sports/Fight Sports. The partnership will commence after his exhibition encounter with Tyson, though the specific date for that matchup remains unconfirmed.
“I still possess the capability to establish new records within boxing,” Mayweather asserted. “Whether through my forthcoming event with Mike Tyson or my subsequent professional return, no other athlete can match the revenue generation, global viewership, or live gate attendance that my events consistently deliver.”
While opponent details remain undisclosed, sources indicate Mayweather’s professional return is preliminarily scheduled for summer 2024. Additional information regarding both the Tyson exhibition and professional comeback will be revealed in upcoming weeks.
Since his official retirement after defeating UFC superstar Conor McGregor in 2017, Mayweather has participated in multiple exhibition contests. These include a August 2024 victory over John Gotti III in Mexico, along with matches against reality television personalities and digital content creators.