The upcoming “Legend vs. Legend” spectacle finally has a date.
Two of the greatest boxers to ever lace up gloves — Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. — have officially agreed to meet in an exhibition boxing match on Sat., April 25, 2026, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The location is no accident. The bout will take place in the same country that hosted the legendary “Rumble in the Jungle” between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman on Oct. 30, 1974, in Kinshasa.
That’s according to The Ring’s Mike Coppinger.
As for the actual fight details? They’re still pretty thin.
Early reports suggest the exhibition will consist of eight two-minute rounds with heavier gloves — likely 14- or 16-ounce — and no official broadcast partner has been announced just yet. But let’s be honest: this thing won’t struggle to find a home.
The biggest question, though, is weight.
Tyson tipped the scales at 228 pounds for his 2024 exhibition against Jake Paul, while Mayweather came in around 160 pounds for his clash with John Gotti III that same year. That’s nearly a 70-pound gap — not exactly ideal, even in an exhibition setting.
There’s also the age factor. Tyson will be 59 years old by fight night — something fight fans find concerning.
Nevertheless, Tyson hasn’t competed since his high-profile exhibition loss to Paul — a spectacle billed as the “most-streamed sporting event in history,” as well as “one of the great cons of the century.” Mayweather, meanwhile, was last seen battering Gotti III in their bizarre rematch, even replacing a referee mid-fight (watch highlights).
