Floyd Mayweather and Mike Tyson are expected to meet in an exhibition bout later than previously planned. Earlier reports placed the fight on April 25 in the Democratic Republic of Congo, but new agreements indicate a May 30 date. The postponement is tied to Tyson recovering from a broken hand. A date, venue, and broadcast details are expected to be announced soon. A potential scheduling conflict exists because Mayweather is also expected to face Manny Pacquiao in a rematch this fall, likely broadcast on Netflix. Pacquiao’s original Sept. 19 venue at the Sphere was lost due to The Eagles’ residency, and there are disputes over whether the Pacquiao bout should be billed as an exhibition or a professional fight.
"Floyd Mayweather and Mike Tyson are still expected to square off this year, but the exhibition boxing match will take place later than anticipated. That's according to a press release from CSI Sport/Fight Sports, which claims to have secured agreements from both boxers. While previous reports had Mayweather vs. Tyson scheduled for April 25 in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the release states that the bout was slated for May 30. However, the booking was postponed as Tyson recovers from a broken hand."
"There could be a conflict with the exhibition, as Mayweather is also supposed to face Manny Pacquiao in a rematch this fall. That matchup, assuming it holds up, will be broadcast on Netflix. However, Mayweather vs. Pacquiao 2 lost its venue at the Sphere due to The Eagles taking up residency there on the bout's original Sept. 19 date. There have also been disputes over the terms of the bout: Mayweather reportedly wants it to be billed as an exhibition, while Pacquiao would prefer that it proceed as a professional fight."
"Mayweather, 49, hasn't fought professionally since defeating former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor via 10th-round TKO in August 2017. However, the former champion has competed in a number of exhibitions, facing the likes of Tenshin Nasukawa, Logan Paul, Mikuru Asakura and John Gotti III, to name a few. The 59-year-old Tyson hasn't fought professionally since 2005. However, the legendary former world champion returned to battled Roy Jones to a draw in 2020 before falling to Jake Paul via unanimous decision in 2024. Both of those bouts were classified as exhibitions, and the clash with Paul drew massive ratings on Netflix."
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