Mayweather eyes lucrative comeback with Tyson, Pacquiao bouts

Floyd Mayweather, the undefeated boxing champion, is reportedly plotting a lucrative comeback that blends his past glories with the current craze for celebrity boxing matches. The plan, detailed by BoxingScene, aims to settle outstanding debts with promoters and set the stage for a highly anticipated rematch with Manny Pacquiao.

This venture is framed as a business opportunity, leveraging nostalgia and the current trend of fights featuring famous personalities to generate substantial income. The proposed timeline begins this summer with an exhibition match against Greek kickboxer Mike Zambidis. Following this, Mayweather is slated to face former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, who will be nearing 60 years old in 2026.

Pacquiao is also expected to fight on the same undercard, though his opponent remains unconfirmed. The double-header event is being eyed for late September or early October, with Miami and Dallas as potential host cities. If these preliminary steps align, the ultimate prize would be the professional rematch against Pacquiao, potentially on January 29th in Las Vegas, with Netflix expected to broadcast the event.

Their 2015 bout shattered boxing's financial records, becoming the highest-grossing fight in history. Despite criticism for a lack of action, its commercial success was undeniable. This proposed rematch seeks to recapture that financial magic, positioning Mayweather once again at the center of boxing's biggest spectacles.