Floyd Mayweather has announced his return to professional boxing, nearly nine years after retiring with a perfect record, and he plans to fight officially after a scheduled exhibition match against Mike Tyson.
Floyd Mayweather, a legendary figure in modern boxing, declared his return to the sport on Friday, nine years after his retirement in 2017 with an impeccable record of 50 wins and no losses. The former world champion in five divisions revealed via ESPN that he is set to compete officially following an exhibition match against Mike Tyson, which is slated for April, just before Mayweather's 49th birthday.
In his statement, Mayweather exuded confidence, claiming that he possesses the capability to set new records in boxing. He emphasized that his return, starting with the matchup against Tyson and extending to his subsequent professional bouts, would draw significant attention and generate a grand audience worldwide. This declaration not only highlights his ambition to reinstate his dominance in the sport but also reflects his understanding of boxing as a spectacle that goes beyond just competition.
Additionally, Mayweather has inked an exclusive deal with CSI Sports/Fight Sports, which will take effect after his exhibition through Tyson. Details about his first professional fight post-retirement are yet to be revealed, but it is targeted for the middle of the year, reinforcing the anticipation among boxing fans. This comeback is highly notable not just for Mayweather himself but for the boxing landscape, signaling a potential resurgence of high-profile matches in the sport.
