Mike Tyson just made a post on X that he signed a deal with Mayweather to have boxing fight in 2026.
Just a small reminder to everyone that Tyson will be 60 years old in 2026, and Floyd Mayweather will be 49 year old.
They are both doing this event only for money, and this is going to be exhibition boxing, but Mayweather is the clear favorite for me.
We need to recognize that these two former great fighters are no longer at their prime and are not the same fighters they once were in the ring. As a result, we shouldn’t expect the ferociousness of Tyson and the sleek, properly timed punches of Mayweather. This means we shouldn't expect high-level action.
Since this is an exhibition fight, expect a short burst of their old moves. I am more worried about Tyson; even if you are still well-conditioned, at 60 years old, there is a brittleness of bones, and you are prone to injury. I enjoy finishing fights safely and take pride in the fact that, at 60, he is a good example of someone who can still box at that age.