Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather to Clash in Congo Exhibition Fight

Boxing legends Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. Have tentatively agreed to meet in an exhibition bout on April 25, 2026, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The fight will take place nearly 52 years after the historic “Rumble in the Jungle” between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in the same region [Sporting News].

A Return to Boxing History

The exhibition match is scheduled to be held in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the same city that hosted the iconic Ali-Foreman fight in 1974 [USA Today]. Promoters CSI Sports and Fight Sports are organizing the event, branding it as a “Legend vs. Legend” showcase [Boxing Insider].

Fight Details and Rules

The bout was initially announced in September 2025 but faced delays while Mayweather explored a potential rematch with Manny Pacquiao [Boxing Insider]. Tyson confirmed the fight’s revival to TMZ Sports, stating, “It’s happening. You reckon I’d give that up? I was minding my business. He challenged me.”

The exhibition is planned for eight two-minute rounds, with fighters using heavier gloves – likely 14 or 16 ounce – to minimize impact and account for the size difference between the two competitors [Boxing Insider].

Fighters’ Recent Activity

Mike Tyson, 59, last fought in November 2024 against Jake Paul, losing by unanimous decision [USA Today]. Floyd Mayweather, 48, last competed in August 2024 against John Gotti III in Mexico City [USA Today].

Mayweather’s Future Plans

Following the exhibition with Tyson, Floyd Mayweather intends to resume his professional boxing career, with his next fight scheduled for summer 2026 [Boxing Insider]. Mayweather, who boasts an undefeated 50-0 professional record, stated, “I still have what it takes to set more records in the sport of boxing…no one will generate a bigger gate…than my events” [Boxing Insider].