In a shocking move, Floyd Mayweather Jr. has announced his return to professional boxing after his upcoming exhibition bout with Mike Tyson on April 25 in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Mayweather, who turns 49 on February 24, expressed his confidence in his ability to set more records in the sport, stating, “I still have what it takes to set more records in the sport of boxing.”
Floyd Mayweather Jr. is coming out of retirement and returning to professional boxing, as reported by ESPN. This decision follows his exhibition bout with Mike Tyson, scheduled for April 25 in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Mayweather’s promoter, CSI Sports/Fight Sports, confirmed the news, highlighting their commitment to providing a global audience with high-profile fighters.
Mayweather, a five-division champion, retired from professional boxing in 2017 with a perfect 50-0 record after defeating Conor McGregor by TKO. Since then, he has participated in several exhibition fights, including a decision win over Logan Paul in June 2021 and a no-decision against John Gotti III in August 2024. Mayweather has also teased a potential rematch with boxing rival Manny Pacquiao, but negotiations stalled.
Mayweather’s return to professional boxing is expected to generate significant attention and revenue, with his promoter stating, “Floyd will once again continue to dominate boxing with the biggest audience and highest gross events of all time.” As a legendary boxer, Mayweather’s decision to unretire will likely have a significant impact on the sport, and fans can expect to see him back in the ring soon.
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