“I nonetheless have what it takes to set extra information within the sport of boxing,” Mayweather stated. “From my upcoming Mike Tyson occasion to my subsequent skilled combat afterwards, nobody will generate a much bigger gate, have a bigger international broadcast viewers and generate extra money with every occasion.”
The settlement locations Mayweather beneath the CSI Sports activities and Struggle Sports activities banner, along with his first skilled bout beneath the association focused for summer season 2026. An opponent has not but been introduced.
Mayweather’s final sanctioned combat got here in August 2017, when he defeated Conor McGregor to achieve a 50-0 report. Since then, he has participated solely in exhibition bouts whereas remaining lively in boxing by means of promotional work and public appearances.
CSI Sports activities co-founders Richard and Craig Miele described the settlement as a serious addition to their group.
“Signing Floyd Mayweather to un-retire highlights our dedication to offering our international viewers with probably the most high-profile fighters within the sport,” they stated in a joint assertion.
Mayweather’s return, if it happens, would come practically 9 years after his closing skilled look. His profession included victories over Manny Pacquiao, Canelo Alvarez, and Oscar De La Hoya, and he stays one of many sport’s most commercially profitable fighters.
Additional particulars concerning Mayweather’s opponent, occasion date, and licensing haven’t but been confirmed.
