Mike Tyson Exhibition Match with Floyd Mayweather Faces Serious Doubts

Floyd Mayweather’s exhibition match against Mike Tyson, set for April 25 in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is now in jeopardy.

Issues surrounding contracts and finances have cast doubt on the fight, which is one of three scheduled bouts for Mayweather in 2026.

Amer Abdallah, Tyson’s advisor, stated, “There is a contract in place. Details will come out soon. But I believe the fight will happen.” However, broadcasting arrangements remain unconfirmed.

Tyson indicated the fight’s uncertainty last month, citing a hand injury. Mayweather announced an alternative exhibition against Mike Zambidis scheduled for June 27 in Athens.

Financial challenges complicate Mayweather’s situation. The IRS recently filed a $7.3 million tax lien against him for unpaid taxes from 2018 and 2023.

This tax issue follows a previous settlement with the IRS for $22.2 million related to his 2015 taxes. Additionally, Mayweather faces multiple civil lawsuits, including one for an unpaid private jet charter of $105,690.

He is also dealing with a reported $900,000 loan default and nearly $338,000 owed for rent on a luxury duplex in Manhattan.

Mayweather is being sued by two Miami jewelers. One claims he owes $1.675 million for luxury items after paying only $300,000, while another seeks payment of nearly $3.9 million for jewelry.

Mayweather has initiated lawsuits as well, including a $340 million suit against Showtime Networks over alleged misappropriated funds and a complaint against a Las Vegas dealership regarding a $1.2 million Maybach sale.

Looking ahead, Mayweather’s most significant fight in 2026 is a rematch with Manny Pacquiao scheduled for September at The Sphere in Las Vegas, set to stream on Netflix.

However, this bout also faces potential legal issues. Pacquiao’s team claims Mayweather initially signed for a professional match but is now attempting to change the classification.