The long-rumored exhibition fight between boxing legends Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Mike Tyson is officially confirmed for April 25, 2026, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
The blockbuster clash will take place in Kinshasa, the capital city, marking a historic return of major boxing events to the African continent — and specifically to the same country that hosted the iconic Rumble in the Jungle in 1974, where Muhammad Ali defeated George Foreman.
Announced via multiple sports outlets and social media on February 17, 2026, the bout is being billed as a high-profile exhibition under modern rules (likely 8 rounds, heavier gloves, and no official scoring), similar to Mayweather’s previous exhibitions against Logan Paul and Tenshin Nasukawa, and Tyson’s 2020 bout against Roy Jones Jr.
Key highlights of the announcement:
Venue: Likely the Stade des Martyrs or a specially constructed open-air arena in Kinshasa
Date: April 25, 2026
Promoters: A consortium reportedly involving international boxing investors and DRC government backing
Broadcast: Expected global pay-per-view and streaming coverage (details pending)
Mayweather (50–0 professional record, undefeated) and Tyson (50–6–2, former undisputed heavyweight champion) are both in their late 40s/early 50s but remain global icons with massive drawing power.
The fight is expected to generate enormous interest across Africa and worldwide, with organisers aiming to make it a cultural and sporting spectacle reminiscent of the 1974 Ali-Foreman event.
Ticket and viewing information, undercard fights, and full production details are expected to be released in the coming weeks.
