It’s already a busy start to 2026 for Floyd Mayweather.
The undefeated boxing icon has filed a $340 million lawsuit claiming he is still owed money from some of his highest-paid fights.
Mayweather has not fought since an August 2024 exhibition match with John Gotti III.
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Mike Tyson still hopeful of future fight with Floyd Mayweather
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A showdown between Mayweather and Tyson was first revealed back in September, but details such as venue and date are still up in the air.
Tyson later commented in December that the fight would take place in Africa sometime in March.
Mayweather has also been linked to another fight, but nothing is confirmed yet. He also hasn’t ruled out the possibility of facing Tyson in a fight, so there’s a chance this fight could finally come together.
Although some have questioned whether that will happen, “Iron Mike” remains optimistic about returning to the ring to face “Money.”
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Speaking to TMZ Sports about whether fans can expect him to go head-to-head with Mayweather anytime soon, Tyson responded: “Yes, it’s happening. Yes, it’s happening,” he said. “Do you think I’m going to give up? I’m minding my own business and he challenges me.”
Tyson added that he feels “incredible” now, noting that he has even dropped a T-shirt size due to his current fitness level.
Conor McGregor backs potential Tyson vs. Mayweather fight
McGregor spent time with Tyson in Dublin last December and came away impressed with the former champion’s condition.
McGregor shared his excitement for the potential matchup in an interview with Bloody Elbow, saying:
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“I tell you what, he [Tyson] Not going to lose,” McGregor said. “I hope the fight can go ahead and he seems confident about how the fight will go and he’s fully prepared. “
If the fight does go ahead, McGregor’s support will be evident following his 2017 fight with Mayweather.
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