Undefeated boxing icon Floyd Mayweather Jr. has confirmed that he will come out of retirement once again; marking what would be the fourth return of his storied career.
The former five-division world champion revealed that he intends to resume professional boxing later this year, following his upcoming exhibition bout against heavyweight legend Mike Tyson.
Mayweather, who officially retired in 2017 with a flawless 50-0 professional record, has remained active through lucrative exhibition fights across the globe. However, this latest announcement signals something different: a return to sanctioned professional competition.
This would not be the first time Mayweather has reversed a retirement decision. Throughout his career, the 49-year-old has stepped away from the sport multiple times, only to return for high-profile bouts that generated massive global attention.
His last professional fight came in August 2017, when he defeated UFC star Conor McGregor via TKO, extending his perfect record to 50-0 surpassing Rocky Marciano’s long-standing 49-0 benchmark.
Since then, Mayweather has focused primarily on exhibition events, positioning himself as both a fighter and promoter while maintaining his commercial drawing power.
Before stepping back into the professional ranks, Mayweather is scheduled to face Tyson in a highly anticipated exhibition clash. While exhibitions do not affect official records, the matchup between two of boxing’s most recognizable figures has already generated significant buzz.
Mayweather indicated that once the Tyson event concludes, he plans to pursue another officially sanctioned contest. Specific opponents, dates, and venues have not yet been announced.
Over the years, Mayweather has built a reputation not only for defensive mastery and ring intelligence but also for his unmatched ability to sell fights. Even in retirement, he has remained one of boxing’s biggest commercial attractions.
For now, Mayweather appears confident that he still has more to offer inside the ring and the boxing world will be watching closely.
More details are expected in the coming months as promotional plans take shape.