The planned exhibition between Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather is officially being pushed back, with promoters confirming the fight will now take place later this year after Tyson suffered a hand injury during training.
According to USA Today, the bout had originally been targeted for the spring, with April dates circulating for a showcase event in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Promoters Richard and Craig Miele now say the fight has been delayed until fall 2026 while Tyson recovers from a broken hand. A new venue and official date have not yet been announced, though organizers said additional details will be revealed shortly.
Questions about Tyson’s health started surfacing in March when the former heavyweight champion appeared publicly wearing a cast on his right arm. During an appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show, Tyson downplayed the issue at the time, saying the injury came from training.
“Training, punching stuff,” Tyson said. “Just a little sprain, I have to go hard, it’s the only way I’ve got to go.”
The delay adds another twist to an already chaotic year surrounding Floyd Mayweather. The undefeated former champion has been linked to multiple comeback events simultaneously, including the Tyson exhibition, a planned June exhibition against kickboxer Mike Zambidis, and a heavily discussed September rematch with Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas.
That Pacquiao fight has already generated headlines of its own. Pacquiao and his promotional team have publicly insisted the contest is a sanctioned professional bout and not an exhibition, while also claiming Mayweather accepted advance payments tied to the event.
Pacquiao recently said both fighters signed agreements and received upfront money, while promoter Jas Mathur alleged Mayweather “got more than an advance” and is obligated to follow through.
Outside the ring, Mayweather has also been dealing with mounting legal and financial disputes. In recent months, reports have surfaced involving a $7.3 million IRS tax lien, lawsuits over allegedly unpaid rent and jewelry purchases, and separate claims tied to private jet charters and business debts.
At the same time, Mayweather has filed lawsuits of his own, including a major case against Showtime Networks over alleged unpaid fight earnings and a dispute involving a luxury supercar purchase in Las Vegas.
Despite officially retiring from professional boxing in 2017 after defeating Conor McGregor, Mayweather has remained active through exhibition events against opponents ranging from Logan Paul to John Gotti III. Tyson, meanwhile, continues to draw massive attention whenever his name is attached to a fight card, even at 59 years old.
