Mike Tyson vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr.: What to know for April fight

Mike Tyson fighting Floyd Mayweather in an exhibition won’t be as bizarre as the night Tony Galento, the heavyweight boxer who beat Joe Louis in 1939, fought an octopus.

But the bout between Tyson and Mayweather still rates no less than odd.

The matchup would have been unthinkable when the two men were in their prime. Tyson was a heavyweight, typically weighing in at about 220, and Mayweather, a welterweight, typically fought at 147 pounds.

But this is the era of oldies but goodies climbing into the ring.

Mayweather, 49, retired from professional boxing with a record of 50-0 after he beat Conor McGregor by TKO in 2017. But he’s stayed fit since then while fighting in eight exhibition matches – the last one coming in 2024, a non-scored bout against John Gotti III.

Tyson, 59, looked his age when he lost to Jake Paul by unanimous decision in 2024. But Tyson cited health issues stemming from the ulcer he suffered months before the fight. He looked much sharper in an exhibition against Roy Jones Jr. in 2020.

Mike Tyson vs Floyd Mayweather

• Date: April 25
• What: Exhibition match
• Where: Democratic Republic of Congo
• How to watch: The fight will be available on pay-per-view but the provider has not been announced.

Mike Tyson vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight rules

Mike Tyson has said there won't be a weight limit and that the fight is scheduled for eight rounds.

Tyson weighed in at 228 1/2 pounds against Paul for their fight in 2024.

Mayweather refused to weigh in before his last fight, an exhibition against John Gotti III in 2024. Before his last pro fight, Mayweather weighed in at 149 1/2 pounds before facing Conor McGregor in 2017.