Mayweather & Tyson To Clash In Congo Exhibition Showdown

Boxing legends, Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. are reportedly set to square off in a blockbuster exhibition bout on April 25, 2026, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The event will take place in Kinshasa the same city that hosted the iconic RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE, adding historic significance to what is expected to be a major global spectacle.

The proposed matchup brings together two of boxing’s most recognisable names. However, the bout will be an exhibition contest, meaning it will not affect either fighter’s professional record. Tyson, who last secured a professional victory in 2003, most recently appeared in a 2024 exhibition against Jake Paul. Mayweather officially retired from professional boxing in 2017 but has remained active through a series of high-profile exhibition fights.

Promoted by CSI Sports and Fight Sports, the event is being positioned as a celebration of boxing legacy rather than a traditional, career-defining contest.

Taking place more than 50 years after Muhammad Ali’s historic triumph in Kinshasa, the exhibition pays tribute to one of the sport’s most legendary moments while highlighting Africa’s growing role as a host of global sporting events. Information regarding the undercard, broadcast arrangements and specific fight rules is yet to be announced. Still, anticipation is already building for what could become one of 2026’s most talked-about boxing showcases.