🥊💰 Floyd Mayweather Ending Retirement at 49, Signs New Deal Ahead of Tyson Exhibition

Just days before turning 49, Floyd Mayweather Jr. says he’s not done yet.

The undefeated boxing legend announced he will officially end his retirement and resume his professional career following his spring 2026 exhibition bout against Mike Tyson.

Mayweather has signed an exclusive promotional agreement with CSI Sports / Fight Sports as he prepares for what he’s calling the “next stage” of his career.

“I still have what it takes to set more records in the sport of boxing,” Mayweather said in a written statement. “From my upcoming Mike Tyson event to my next professional fight afterwards — no one will generate a bigger gate, have a larger global broadcast audience and generate more money with each event than my events.”

Mayweather famously retired in 2017 at age 40 after defeating MMA star Conor McGregor, finishing his career with a flawless 50-0 record, including 27 knockouts. Since then, he has stayed active through exhibition bouts against names like Logan Paul, Mikuru Asakura, and John Gotti III.

The Tyson exhibition was announced last September, with reports suggesting the fight could take place on April 25, 2026, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. However, official confirmation on the date and broadcast partner has yet to be finalized.

Outside the ring, Mayweather has also made headlines after filing a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against Showtime, claiming he is owed at least $340 million from his reported $1.2 billion in career fight purses.

If Mayweather returns to sanctioned professional competition, he’ll be stepping into a division filled with fighters nearly half his age. But with rumors swirling about Manny Pacquiao also returning to the pro ranks, fans are already speculating about a possible rematch of their 2015 mega-fight.

Whether it’s exhibitions or official bouts, one thing remains consistent — Floyd believes the money, the spotlight, and the records still run through him.