"Rumors of an exhibition boxing match between Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather have been floating around for a while now. Boxing reporter Mike Coppinger recently confirmed that the matchup has been scheduled for April 25 in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Breaking the news on @InsideRingShow with details on the Mike Tyson- Floyd Mayweather exhibition in the Democratic Republic of Congo on April 25. pic.twitter.com/pbAPoRFm71 - Mike Coppinger (@MikeCoppinger) February 16, 2026"
"Tyson's title reign was one of the most violent in the history of boxing. The former heavyweight champion officially retired from the sport in 2005. The 59-year-old has since competed in exhibition boxing matches against Roy Jones Jr. and Jake Paul. Meanwhile, Mayweather retired undefeated in 2015 but briefly returned for a crossover boxing match against Conor McGregor in 2017. "Money" has since competed in several exhibition bouts against kickboxers and content creators."
An exhibition match between Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather is scheduled for April 25 in the Democratic Republic of Congo, confirmed by boxing reporter Mike Coppinger. Tyson, 59, officially retired in 2005 and has since participated in exhibitions against Roy Jones Jr. and Jake Paul. Mayweather retired undefeated in 2015, briefly returned to face Conor McGregor in 2017, and has taken part in several exhibition bouts against kickboxers and content creators. The match is being promoted as honoring the legacy of the Rumble in the Jungle 52 years later, generating interest due to the pairing of two boxing legends.
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