Floyd Mayweather says the next chapter of his career will begin where his last one left off — inside a professional boxing ring.
According to Fox News, the undefeated former champion announced he will return to sanctioned competition this summer, ending a nine-year absence from official bouts.
The comeback will take place under a promotional agreement with CSI Sports/Fight Sports.
“I still have what it takes to set more records in the sport of boxing,” Mayweather said in a statement. “From my upcoming Mike Tyson event to my next professional fight afterwards, no one will generate a bigger gate, have a larger global broadcast audience, and generate more money with each event (than) my events.”
Mayweather, who turns 49 on Tuesday, last fought professionally in 2017 when he stopped Conor McGregor to finish his career at 50-0 with 27 knockouts. He declared retirement immediately afterward.
Despite stepping away from official competition, the former five-division world champion has remained active through a series of high-profile exhibitions.
Those appearances included matchups with Logan Paul, Mikuru Asakara, and John Gotti III.
Another exhibition is already on his schedule this spring against 59-year-old Mike Tyson, though a venue and broadcast partner have not yet been announced.
During his prime, Mayweather spent more than a decade as one of boxing’s most dominant and lucrative figures. His 2015 victory over Manny Pacquiao was, at the time, the richest fight in the sport’s history.
Known for his defensive mastery and hand speed, Mayweather also built his brand through the polarizing “Money May” persona that helped turn his fights into global events.
Now nearing 50, he says he is ready to risk his perfect record once more — and believes his return will again reshape boxing’s financial landscape.
