Story byPhoto By Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile via Getty ImagesAaditya KrishnamurthyTue, February 17, 2026 at 8:30 AM UTC·2 min readMike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather are set to step into the ring together again, this time on African soil. Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather have reportedly agreed to an exhibition bout scheduled for April 25, 2026 in the Democratic Republic of Congo. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe event brings two of boxing’s most recognizable names to a location with historic significance. Here is what has been confirmed about the exhibition and what it represents for both fighters. Photo by Daniel Cardenas/Anadolu via Getty ImagesMike Tyson vs Floyd Mayweather exhibition officially set for April 25The proposed exhibition between Tyson and Mayweather now has a confirmed date and venue. Reports state the bout is scheduled for April 25, 2026, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The fight was first announced in September 2025 before details slowed, but it has since regained momentum with confirmation of the April date. The event will be an exhibition bout that will not count toward Mayweather’s 50-0 professional record. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementReports suggest the contest could consist of eight two-minute rounds under modified exhibition rules.
