LOS ANGELES — Boxing legend Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. is officially coming out of retirement. On Saturday, February 21, 2026, the undefeated former five-division world champion announced his return to competitive professional boxing.
Mayweather, who turns 49 this week, has not fought in a sanctioned professional match since his 2017 victory over Conor McGregor, which brought his record to a perfect 50-0 (27 KOs).
Key Details of the Comeback:
- Professional Return: Mayweather has signed a promotional deal with CSI Sports/Fight Sports for a competitive bout later this summer.
- Exhibition Match vs. Mike Tyson: Before his pro return, Mayweather is scheduled for an exhibition match this spring against 59-year-old Mike Tyson. Details on the location and broadcast partner for the Tyson fight are still being finalized.
- Motivations: Mayweather stated he still has “what it takes to set more records” and remains confident in his ability to generate the biggest gates and broadcast audiences in the sport.
- Financial Backdrop: The announcement comes amid reports of several legal and financial disputes. Mayweather is currently suing Showtime Networks for over $300 million and is reportedly facing lawsuits regarding unpaid rent in New York and disputes with jewelers.
- Parallels with Pacquiao: Mayweather’s return follows the comeback of his long-time rival Manny Pacquiao (47), who is scheduled to fight Ruslan Provodnikov in Las Vegas on April 18.
Despite a decade of high-profile exhibition matches against influencers and YouTubers, this marks Mayweather’s first step back into “real” ring competition in nearly nine years.