Report: Tyson-Mayweather exhibition set for April 25 in Africa

Boxing legends Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. will fight in an exhibition match April 25 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to The Ring's Mike Coppinger.

The bout was originally announced in early September but without a date or location. The initial announcement only said the fight would happen in the spring of 2026.

Tyson (50-6-2, 44 KOs) lost his last fight by unanimous decision against Jake Paul in November 2024. The former heavyweight champion turns 60 in June.

Mayweather (50-0, 27 KOs) has been participating in exhibitions since retiring from pro competition in 2017. The soon-to-be 49-year-old last entered the ring vs. John Gotti III in August 2024.

The event will be promoted by CSI Sports.