If there’s anything people want to see, it’s its resurrection as boxing as it once was. The sports fan world dreams that one day the sport will regain its glory as a warrior’s sport.
One of boxing’s greatest icons, Floyd Mayweather, is a polarising figure. He is known to be a jab-and-avoid type of boxer – with only four true wins by pure knockout. The remaining 23 “knockouts” were by technical decision.
Mayweather made a stunning announcement.
Mayweather made a stunning announcement as it was reported that he is coming out of retirement after scheduled exhibition matches to resume his professional career. He will be participating in a boxing match for the first time since 2017.
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The match will be an exhibition fight against a boxing legend. For the first time since 2024, his opponent will fight Mayweather.
That opponent is the legendary Mike Tyson. While this boxing match looks like a nursing home fight, it will feature two of the most decorated career fighters.
Mayweather won against Conor McGregor in 2017, while Tyson lost to Jake Paul in 2024. Both wins were considered “disappointments” by the audience.
Will this matchup be a thriller? Not at all. It completely grabbed the money. If you’re expecting a Rocky Balboa (2006 film)-type dramatic matchup, you’re kidding yourself.
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Still, you could argue that Tyson or Mayweather has a puncher’s chance. Tyson looked every bit of 58 when he went up against Paul.
November 15, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Mike Tyson (black gloves) fights Jake Paul (silver gloves) at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Zyraj-Imagon Images
Tyson started well but was visibly worn down. Mayweather is about to turn 49 years old. There isn’t a ton of separation in ag
It will definitely be a well-marketed event. The date is currently being worked out. But after the exhibition… the 50-0 boxer will return for professional matches.
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