Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Mike Tyson fight headed to Congo on April 25
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Two of boxing's greatest fighters have "tentatively" agreed on an exhibition match going head-to-head in April 2026.
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Mike Tyson have agreed to an unofficial bout in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa on April 25, according to former USA TODAY Sports, now Ring Magazine's Mike Coppinger.
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🚨 The Mike Tyson vs Floyd Mayweather exhibition is tentatively set to take place on April 25th in the Congo, sources have told @MikeCoppinger. pic.twitter.com/xdz5PsI44t
— InsideRingShow (@InsideRingShow) February 16, 2026
Additionally, the Vice Premier Minister of Congo, Mobutu Nzanga Ngbangawe seemingly confirmed the timing and location of the match.
Very happy to hear the great news from @MikeCoppinger of @RingMagazine that boxing legends @MikeTyson and @FloydMayweather
— Mobutu Nzanga Ngbangawe (@NzangaMobutu) February 16, 2026
will face off in an exhibition match on April 25th in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, honoring the legacy of the Rumble in the Jungle 52 years later! pic.twitter.com/DzJ7EfK7Qz
Tyson, 59, last fought in Nov. 2024 against Jake Paul, which resulted in a loss by unanimous decision.
Mayweather, 48, had his last fight in an Aug. 2024 exhibition bout against John Gotti III in Mexico City.
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Floyd Mayweather Jr., Mike Tyson agree to fight date in Congo