Recently, undefeated champion Floyd Mayweather has suggested he might step back into the professional ring next year at the age of 49.
During a recent interview, Mayweather addressed speculation about his future in the sport with unexpected openness, potentially putting his perfect 50-0 record on the line.
When asked directly if he would consider taking another professional bout after his upcoming exhibition against Mike Tyson, Mayweather responded affirmatively.
“It’s on it. It’s been talks. It’s possible,” Mayweather stated. The five-division world champion officially retired in 2017 after defeating UFC star Conor McGregor to reach the milestone 50-0 record. Mayweather has participated only in exhibition matches since then. These have included bouts against Logan Paul and various other opponents in non-competitive settings.
However, Mayweather now appears to be considering a more serious return. “I feel good working hard each and every day, and I can’t wait for 2026,” he added, suggesting he’s maintaining a training regimen that could prepare him for professional competition.
Sports commentators have noted that a return at 49 would make Mayweather one of the oldest boxers to compete at the elite professional level. George Foreman famously became heavyweight champion at 45, but Mayweather would be pushing that boundary even further.
The news comes as Mayweather prepares for his highly anticipated exhibition match against former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, scheduled for later this year.
Mayweather’s professional bouts have historically generated enormous revenues. Most notably, his 2015 match against Manny Pacquiao still holding records for pay-per-view buys and revenue.
