Two of the very best boxers of all time, Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather, are set to compete in an exhibition bout subsequent 12 months.
The occasion might be placed on by CSI Sports activities/Battle Sports activities; nonetheless, the bout’s date, location, and broadcasters are but to be introduced.
Tyson, 59, retired in 2005, however returned to the ring for an eight-round exhibition match in opposition to Roy Jones Jr in 2020. He then went on to face YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul after a four-year break.
Mayweather, however, is 48, and he retired undefeated after 50 fights. He has featured in a number of exhibition matches, with the latest being with John Gotti III.
In a press release from CSI/Battle Sports activities, Tyson mentioned, “This combat is one thing neither the world nor I ever thought would or may occur. Nevertheless, boxing has entered a brand new period of the unpredictable and this combat is as unpredictable because it will get. I nonetheless can’t imagine Floyd desires to essentially do that. It’s going to be detrimental to his well being, however he desires to do it, so it’s signed and it’s occurring.”
Mayweather additionally famous, “I’ve been doing this for 30 years and there hasn’t been a single fighter that may tarnish my legacy. You already know that if I’m going to do one thing, it’s going to be large and it’s going to be legendary. I’m the very best within the enterprise of boxing. This exhibition will give the followers what they need.”
After the combat was introduced, many started questioning what specific guidelines could be applied. Battle Hype, in a message shared on X, said that the competition will characteristic “eight 2-minute rounds”, shorter than the usual three-minute rounds seen in 10- to 12-round bouts.
The two-minute spherical non-traditional rule was enforced throughout the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson combat. Tyson proposed this rule to not solely accommodate his age but additionally to make means for extra motion whereas entertaining followers.
With 50 wins from 59 fights, Tyson spent the entire of his profession at heavyweight, whereas Mayweather’s profession on the final levels was at welterweight.
The outcomes of their combat is not going to rely in the direction of their profession information.
