Since hanging up his gloves professionally after defeating Conor McGregor in August 2017, Mayweather has kept active through a series of exhibition bouts. He's participated in five of these matches, explaining that they provided extra cash while allowing him to maintain his fighting form.
The buzz surrounding this announcement primarily concerns who Mayweather might face and what weight class he’ll compete in when making his professional comeback. One potential highlight of his return involves rekindling a rivalry with Manny Pacquiao. The two renowned fighters previously discussed an exhibition bout last year, though nothing materialized. With Pacquiao preparing for another fight at age 46 in April, whispers of an official rematch loom larger than ever.
Mayweather expressed confidence about setting more records in boxing and emphasized the financial magnitude of his future events.
"I still have what it takes to set more records in the sport of boxing. From my upcoming Mike Tyson event to my next professional fight afterwards -- no one will generate a bigger gate, have a larger global broadcast audience and generate more money with each event -- than my events," stated Mayweather during Friday's announcement.
His statement underscores the excitement that accompanies Mayweather’s fights – fans globally will be watching keenly for any new developments regarding his future opponents and match details.
As Mike Tyson joins the scene through an exhibition, many enthusiasts anticipate whether an official showdown between Mayweather and other top contenders may indeed take place soon. Though details remain under wraps for now, one thing is certain: "Money" is back on track, and he’s ready to make waves once again in both sports and entertainment arenas.