Boxing greats Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather agree to blockbuster fight
Boxing legends Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather have signed contracts for a blockbuster exhibition bout next year.
The fight will bring together two of the biggest names in boxing history.
Tyson, 59, last stepped in the ring in an exhibition match against Jake Paul 10 months ago.
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“When CSI came to me about stepping in the ring with Floyd Mayweather, I thought, ‘No way this happens,’ but, Floyd said yes,” Tyson said.
“This fight is something neither the world nor I ever thought would or could happen. However, boxing has entered a new era of the unpredictable —and this fight is as unpredictable as it gets.
“I still can’t believe Floyd wants to really do this. It’s going to be detrimental to his health, but he wants to do it, so it’s signed and it’s happening!”
Mayweather is predicting the fight to be “legendary”.
“I’ve been doing this for 30 years and there hasn’t been a single fighter that can tarnish my legacy,” said Mayweather.
“You already know that if I am going to do something, it’s going to be big and it’s going to be legendary.
“I’m the best in the business of boxing. This exhibition will give the fans what they want.”
An exact time and location of the fight is yet to be determined.
Tyson was a heavyweight champion and though Mayweather won titles in five weight classes, none was above the 154-pound limit of junior middleweight. His last official bout of his 50-win career was against MMA star Conor McGregor in 2017.
That fight, along with his victories over Manny Pacquiao and Canelo Alvarez, were the three richest bouts in boxing history.
Originally published on 7NEWS Sport
