Mike Tyson, Mayweather Agree Date For African Exhibition Bout

Mike Tyson, Mayweather Agree Date For African Exhibition Bout 

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Boxing greats Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. have reportedly agreed on a tentative date and location for a high-profile exhibition bout, with Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo earmarked to host the event on April 25, 2026, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

According to reports, the proposed venue carries deep historical significance. Kinshasa — formerly part of Zaire — staged the iconic Rumble in the Jungle in 1974, when Muhammad Ali defeated George Foreman to reclaim the heavyweight championship in one of boxing’s most celebrated contests.

Tyson, 59, last competed in November 2024 in a widely publicized bout against Jake Paul, an eight-round contest that ended in a unanimous decision defeat. The former undisputed heavyweight champion holds a professional record of 50 wins, seven losses and two no contests, but has not secured a victory since his 2003 win over Clifford Etienne.

Mayweather, 48, retired from professional boxing with a perfect 50–0 record following his 2017 victory over former UFC champion Conor McGregor. Since then, he has remained active in exhibition bouts, most recently facing John Gotti III in August 2024 — his eighth exhibition appearance since retirement.

Initial discussions surrounding a Tyson–Mayweather exhibition surfaced in September 2025, though concrete details were scarce. Speculation over the bout’s viability intensified when Mayweather was linked to a separate exhibition against Mike Zambidis scheduled for June 27 in Athens, Greece.

However, Tyson appeared to confirm his willingness to proceed.

“Yeah, that’s happening. You think I’d give that up? I was minding my business, he challenged me!” Tyson said in an interview with TMZ.

If finalized, the exhibition would mark one of the most commercially significant showcase fights in recent years, pairing two of boxing’s most recognizable figures in a venue synonymous with the sport’s rich history.