Floyd Mayweather, the 48-year-old boxing legend, hasn't closed the door on a return to professional boxing. The Hall of Famer with a perfect 50-0 record is considering stepping back into the ring for sanctioned fights.
Mayweather shared his thoughts on a potential comeback during an appearance on the TMZ Sports TV show. When asked about the possibility of a sanctioned fight, he said:
"There's been talks. There's been talks. It's possible."
The last time Mayweather fought professionally was in August 2017. He faced off against MMA star Conor McGregor and secured his 50th career win. Since then, "Money" Mayweather has focused on high-profile exhibitions, taking on opponents like YouTuber Logan Paul and John Gotti III.
Mayweather's next exhibition bout is set to be a big one. He's slated to face Mike Tyson in an event called "Legend vs. Legend" scheduled for 2026. The details are still being ironed out, as Mayweather explained:
"I'm not really training right now. The fight is in 2026. We're still ironing out everything."
For Mayweather, these events are all about giving fans what they want. He emphasized his goal of providing entertainment:
"I just want to give the fans what they want to see. Excitement. I'm pretty sure it's gonna be an exciting event and people from all around the world are gonna enjoy it."
Mayweather's star power hasn't dimmed with age. His global appeal remains strong, and fans continue to speculate about his potential return to sanctioned fights. While he's been content with exhibitions that don't risk his professional record, his recent comments suggest he might be ready to put that perfect 50-0 on the line once again.
As long as Mayweather keeps the door open for a professional comeback, the boxing world will keep talking. Whether he steps back into the ring for real or sticks to exhibitions, one thing's for sure ā people will be watching.
