Former champions Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather will face off in a high-profile exhibition match next year. CSI Sports and Fight Sports will organize the event, but date, location, broadcasters, and rules are not yet announced. Tyson, 59, held the undisputed heavyweight crown, while Mayweather, 48, retired undefeated after 50 fights, claiming titles across multiple weight classes. Tyson makes his comeback “This fight is something neither the world nor I ever expected. Boxing has entered a new unpredictable era, and this match proves it,” Tyson said. He returns after ending a 19-year retirement in November, losing controversially to Jake Paul.…
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