Floyd Mayweather Jr Unretires, Signs CSI Sports Deal Ahead of Mike Tyson Exhibition
- Southerton Business Times
- 21 hours ago
- 2 min read
Las Vegas –Undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. has officially confirmed he is coming out of retirement and returning to sanctioned professional boxing, reigniting one of the sport’s most iconic careers.
Approaching his 49th birthday, the former five-weight world champion released a written statement to ESPN announcing that he will reactivate his flawless 50-0 professional record following a high-profile exhibition bout against heavyweight great Mike Tyson scheduled for Spring 2026.
Exhibition First, Then Full Professional Return
Mayweather will first step into the ring in a special exhibition clash with Tyson, widely expected to be a global pay-per-view spectacle. While the official date, venue, and broadcast partner are yet to be confirmed, early industry projections suggest the event could rival the financial success of Mayweather’s previous blockbuster exhibitions.
Following the Tyson bout, Mayweather will transition fully back into sanctioned competition under a newly signed exclusive promotional agreement with CSI Sports and Fight Sports. The deal grants the companies promotional control over what is being billed as the next phase of his global boxing events.
In his statement, Mayweather expressed unwavering confidence in his ability to remain boxing’s biggest commercial draw.
“I still have what it takes to set more records in the sport of boxing,” he said. “From the Tyson event to my professional return, no athlete will generate a bigger global audience or a larger gate.”
Commercial Power and Legacy at Stake
Industry analysts note that Mayweather remains one of the highest-grossing fighters in boxing history, headlining record-breaking pay-per-view events throughout his career. Sports business analyst Mark Feldman told Southerton Business Times that “even at 49, Mayweather’s brand equity is unmatched. His return will command global sponsorship, premium broadcast rights, and massive gate revenues.”
CSI Sports co-founders Richard and Craig Miele reinforced that ambition, stating their partnership aims to deliver “the highest-profile fighters and highest-grossing combat sports events worldwide.”
Eyewitness reaction from fans outside Mayweather’s Las Vegas gym reflected similar excitement. “People will tune in no matter what,” said boxing enthusiast Carlos Ramirez. “It’s Mayweather. Undefeated. That storyline alone sells.”
The Mayweather vs. Tyson exhibition is slated for Spring 2026, with final logistical details still to be announced. Once complete, Mayweather’s return to sanctioned competition will officially reactivate his perfect 50-0 record, potentially opening the door for title implications or high-profile superfights. For boxing, the comeback represents more than nostalgia, it signals the return of one of the sport’s most bankable and polarising figures to its competitive stage.
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