Mayweather to Return to Professional Boxing at 48

Former undefeated boxing champion Floyd Mayweather has announced he will come out of retirement for the fourth time and return to professional boxing later this year. The 48-year-old legend, who last fought professionally in 2017, confirmed he plans to step back into the ring after an exhibition bout against fellow former champion Mike Tyson scheduled for this spring. No opponent, date, or venue has yet been revealed for the professional comeback.

Mayweather’s last official professional fight was his famous victory over Conor McGregor in 2017, where he won by 10th-round technical knockout to finish his career with a perfect 50-0 record. Throughout his career, he captured world titles in five different weight classes and became one of boxing’s biggest global draws. Since retiring, he has remained active through exhibition matches, including his most recent bout against John Gotti III in August 2024.

In a statement, Mayweather expressed confidence in his abilities and said he still has what it takes to break more records. He also emphasized the massive financial and global appeal of his events, pointing to his history of headlining record-breaking fights against top stars like Manny Pacquiao and Canelo Alvarez. His upcoming exhibition with Tyson and the planned professional return signal that one of boxing’s most iconic figures is not yet finished with the sport.

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