Floyd Mayweather announces return from retirement in boxing

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Former world champion Floyd Mayweather says he will return to professional boxing after his exhibition bout with Mike Tyson. The 48-year-old American claims he can still break records in the sport, drawing fresh attention from promoters, broadcasters, and fans worldwide.

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•Floyd Mayweather stated on 21 February 2026 that he plans to come out of retirement.
•Mayweather linked his planned return to professional boxing to his exhibition fight with Mike Tyson.
•The boxer said he believes he can still set new boxing records despite his age.
•Russian reports described Mayweather as resuming his career after the Tyson bout.
•Channel News Asia highlighted that this is another comeback after previous retirements by Mayweather.
•African outlets such as Punch and Vanguard reported that Mayweather formally announced his return to professional boxing.

What Could Happen If...

▸If Floyd Mayweather signs a sanctioned title fight with a current champion Major boxing bodies and broadcasters may stage a high-revenue global event featuring his full return.

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👤Floyd Mayweather(former professional boxer)

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RURIA Novosti (RU)Мэйуэзер возобновит карьеру после боя с Тайсоном CNChannel News AsiaFloyd Mayweather to come out of retirement - again AFRICAPunch (Nigeria)Mayweather says he can still set new boxing records, eyes comeback AFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)Floyd Mayweather announces return to professional boxing after Tyson exhibition