Tyson vs Mayweather Jr

When is Tyson vs Mayweather Jr?

Mike Tyson could fight Floyd Mayweather Jr in Spring 2026 the United States.

The fight would take place over 6 rounds in the Light Heavyweight division, which means the weight limit would be 175 pounds (12.5 stone or 79.4 kg).

This is an exhibition bout, and won’t count to either fighter’s professional record.

Tyson vs Mayweather Jr stats

Mike Tyson would step into the ring with a record of 50 wins, 7 losses, and 0 draws, 44 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Floyd Mayweather Jr would make his way to the ring with an unblemished record of 50 wins and 0 draws, with 27 of those by knockout.

The stats suggest Tyson would have a massive power advantage over Mayweather Jr, boasting a 88% knockout percentage compared to Mayweather Jr's 54%.

Mike Tyson is the older man by 11 years, at 59 years old.

Tyson has a height advantage of 2 inches over Mayweather Jr. Despite this, Mayweather Jr has a 1-inch reach advantage.

Both Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr fight out of an orthodox stance.

Tyson is currently arguably the more experienced fighter, having had 7 more fights, and made his debut in 1985, 11 years and 7 months earlier than Mayweather Jr, whose first professional fight was in 1996. He has fought 180 fewer professional rounds, totaling 223 compared to Mayweather Jr's 403.

Tyson vs Mayweather Jr form

Mike Tyson has stopped 1 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he lost to Jake Paul on November 15, 2024, by unanimous decision in their 8 round contest at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, United States.

Prior to that, he had drawn with Roy Jones Jr on November 28, 2020, by split draw in their 8 round contest at Dignity Health Sports Park, California.

Going into that contest, he had been beaten by Kevin McBride on June 11, 2005, by split draw in the 6th round at MCI Center, District of Columbia.

Before that, he had lost to Danny Williams on July 30, 2004, by knockout in the 4th round at Freedom Hall State Fairground, Kentucky.

He had won against Clifford Etienne on February 22, 2003, by knockout in the 1st round at The Pyramid, Tennessee.

Floyd Mayweather Jr remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 2 of his last opponents.

In his last fight, his contest against John Gotti III on August 24, 2024 ended in a no contest at Mexico City, Mexico.

Prior to that, his contest against John Gotti III on June 11, 2023 ended in a no contest at Sunrise, United States.

Going into that contest, his fight against Aaron Chalmers on February 25, 2023 ended in a no contest at o2 Arena, London, United Kingdom.

Before that, he had beaten Deji on November 13, 2022, by knockout in the 6th round at Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

He had defeated Mikuru Asakura on September 24, 2022, by knockout in the 2nd round at Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Floyd Mayweather Jr has been fighting more than Mike Tyson.

Mike Tyson last fought 1 year, 4 months and 6 days ago, while Floyd Mayweather Jr's last outing was 1 year, 6 months and 25 days ago.

Tyson's last 5 fights have come over a period of 23 years and 27 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 4 years, 7 months and 12 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 27 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 5.4 rounds on average.

Mayweather Jr's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 5 months and 25 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 8 months and 11 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 28 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 5.6 rounds on average.

What are the odds on Tyson vs Mayweather Jr?

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